Did Liverpool Secure Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais for 60 Million Pounds?
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London, Feb 3 (NationPress) Liverpool has successfully finalized a deal to acquire Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais. The young defender is slated to join the Premier League club for the 2026-27 season, pending a work permit and international clearance, as announced by the club on Tuesday.
The transfer includes a base fee of 55 million pounds along with an additional 5 million pounds contingent on performance criteria.
According to the club's statement, "The Reds have made provisions for the 20-year-old to continue his current season in Ligue 1 before making his move to Anfield this summer under a long-term contract."
Jacquet had previously attracted interest from Chelsea during the latter stages of the January transfer window. However, Liverpool entered the competition late and secured a 60 million pound agreement.
The French defender has earned five caps for the France U21 team and has played 18 matches for Rennes in the top tier of French football this season. In total, he has participated in 31 games for Rennes since his debut in January 2024.
He gained valuable experience in Ligue 1 during a loan spell with Clermont Foot. In 2024, Jacquet contributed to France reaching the final of the U19 European Championship, where he was named in the Team of the Tournament.
In related news, Harvey Davies has returned from his loan at Crawley Town, where he signed a new contract with the Reds before his temporary transfer. The goalkeeper is back at Liverpool after making 19 appearances across all competitions for the League Two team during the first half of the season. He previously spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Crewe Alexandra, featuring 32 times.
Davies joined Liverpool at the U9 level and has progressed through the Academy, participating in the senior team's matchday squad on 18 occasions thus far.