Liverpool are in lively talks to signal Jeremy Jacquet

Liverpool are in lively talks to signal Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet on the finish of the marketing campaign, in accordance with reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The Merseyside outfit are prone to reinforce their central defensive division in the summertime with the opportunity of at the least one departure.

Ibrahima Konate has entered the final six months of his contract and he might go away on a free switch on the finish of June. Joe Gomez has additionally been linked with an exit for a while, and the Englishman might half methods with the Reds as nicely.

Amidst this, Romano experiences that Liverpool are in ‘lively talks’ to buy Jacquet, however they don’t seem to be alone with Chelsea and Bayern Munich concerned too. Negotiations are ongoing to try to finalise a complicated settlement for the summer time.

Large expertise

Jacquet has had a implausible breakout season with Rennes within the French top-flight. The 20-year-old has been ever-present within the coronary heart of the membership’s defence and has stood out with a number of performances through the course of the continued marketing campaign.

The Frenchman has accomplished 91% of his passes in Ligue 1 whereas profitable 65% of his duels. He has an aerial duel success price of 74%. The teen has additionally made 4 recoveries, 5 clearances and virtually 2 tackles per league sport this marketing campaign.

Jacquet has the credentials to turn into an elite central defender in the long term. He has comparable traits as Virgil van Dijk and may very well be an ideal companion for the Dutchman with Konate broadly anticipated to depart as a free agent when the season ends.

There are not any surprises that Liverpool are pushing for a pre-transfer deal, however Chelsea and Bayern are within the combine too. Arsenal had been credited with an curiosity within the participant final summer time, however appear to have cooled their pursuit after touchdown Piero Hincapie and Cristhian Mosquera.

Rennes are unlikely to let Jacquet go on a budget and are eyeing a file £56 million charge for his or her graduate, as per Romano. Liverpool could in the end should pay such an quantity to prise him away. They might suggest a decrease fastened charge with achievable add-ons.