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Micky Van De Ven Can Complete Liverpool Transfer on One Condition After Jeremy Jacquet Deal
Liverpool secured Jacquet amid competition from Chelsea and others to strengthen defense for a top-four Premier League finish, paying £55 million to Rennes for the young center-back.
- Completing a deadline-day deal, Liverpool agreed a 55 million deal with Rennes for Jérémy Jacquet, who will move to Anfield in July.
- After interest from across Europe, Liverpool accelerated their long-term pursuit last weekend as Chelsea and other European clubs showed interest.
- Arne Slot praised the acquisition, saying it was `Very pleasing, of course`, and credited club staff for securing Jacquet amid other interest, highlighting Liverpool's youth-focused strategy.
- Liverpool hope the signing bolsters their top-four chances as injuries to Gomez and Frimpong highlight immediate depth concerns ahead of Sunday's Manchester City match at Anfield.
- Club officials framed the move as part of Liverpool's youth-focused recruitment model, noting recent signings aim for both short- and long-term development.
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Slot pleased with Liverpool signing of 'big talent' Jacquet
Arne Slot has said he is pleased after Liverpool secured the signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes. The highly-rated defender will link up with Liverpool in the summer after the Reds agreed to pay a fee worth up to £60m. Jacquet has made just 29 Ligue 1 appearances for Rennes but the 20-year-old is regarded as one of Europe’s best defensive prospects. His arrival is a major boost for Liverpool, with uncertainty surrounding the future of Ibrahima…
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