Liverpool supporters are still clinging onto hope that their club will spring into action in the final 10 days of the January transfer window.
The Reds look badly in need of new additions at both centre-back and in attack but appear unwilling to act despite pleas from the fanbase.
The centre of defence is clearly the biggest necessity and there has been bemusement over Liverpool‘s failure to secure a deal for Manchester City-bound Marc Guehi.
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Having lost one target to City, there have been strong claims that the Reds could see another player reportedly on their shortlist join Chelsea: Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet.
As the Blues begin negotiations for Jacquet, Liverpool’s view on potentially rivalling them for the 20-year-old has now been revealed.
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According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are in discussions with Rennes over completing the signing of Jacquet in the coming days.
This has led to a mini-meltdown amongst some Liverpool fans as they watch other clubs sort their own centre-back issues while the Reds do nothing.
Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes during the Ligue 1 McDonald's football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade Rennais (Rennes, SRFC) at Parc des Princes stadium
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But according to Liverpool-based reporter David Lynch, the Reds’ interest in Jacquet has never gone beyond keeping a watch over his development.
“Jacquet is a player Liverpool have watched, but I’ve said this before, not a player that improves Liverpool immediately,” he told Anfield Index.
“Liverpool need more experienced profiles to add to the centre-half pool for now and next season. They don’t need Jacquet. They’ve watched him and they’ve kept an eye on his development but I didn’t expect them to move for him.”
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Jeremy Jacquet points and smiles at the crowd after Rennes' Ligue 1 match against Paris FC (Credit: Getty Images/Jean Catuffe).
Marc Guehi warms up ahead of Crystal Palace's Carabao Cup match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium (Credit: Getty Images/Vince Mignott/MB Media).
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Who are Liverpool’s centre-back targets?
For the past few years, Liverpool have been searching for a young centre-back in the mould of Jacquet to add to the squad.
Despite his desperately unlucky injury in September, Giovanni Leoni is that player and there is a clear logic in Liverpool staying away from defenders in the same age-bracket.
Nevertheless, they do need somebody. There is a strong argument that they need two or even three new centre-backs in 2026. As a result, Liverpool must have their targets.
For now, their identities are not being revealed, and it will be fascinating to see if rumours emerge in the coming months. What seems likely is that whoever these targets are, they are likely to be more experienced defenders who can slot in and make an impact immediately.
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