'They believe': Liverpool £60m "coup" considered critical to success next season

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Liverpool are reportedly confident they have won a major transfer battle with Chelsea after securing the signing of highly-rated defender Jeremy Jacquet ahead of the summer window. He says: “I think Liverpool need hungry players.

So they bought Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes in terms of, you know, he’s a young lad who’s going to develop, who’s hungry to succeed. “But he chose Liverpool because he was sold on how he could develop with Liverpool.

BREAKING: Jeremy Jacquet to Liverpool, here we go! Agreement done for summer 2026 for one of the most talented CBs in the world. pic.twitter.com/eVoA75oAiQ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2026 Liverpool need several defenders – the buck doesn’t stop with Jacquet Jacquet’s arrival comes at an important moment for Liverpool, with defensive changes expected in the coming months.