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Liverpool could be snubbed a second time this window after Marc Guehi’s Man City transfer
Liverpool look set to miss out on another leading defensive target as they stumble through the winter transfer window.
The Reds were dealt a significant blow when it was announced Marc Guehi has signed for Manchester City this week. The former Crystal Palace captain has agreed a five-and-a-half year deal at the Etihad, despite coming close to signing for Liverpool over the summer.
Guehi was Liverpool’s priority target for a new centre-back but now it’s back to the drawing board as Jeremy Jacquet also edges closer to signing for a rival.
Jeremy Jacquet agrees terms with Chelsea
“Contract ready, player keen and talks ongoing with Rennes asking for club record sale fee around €65m. CFC bid currently lower. A mission to France already took place,” the transfer expert wrote on social media on Sunday.
Another report from RMC Sport claims Chelsea are ‘making a strong push’ to sign Jacquet but they need to hash out talks over his transfer fee, as Rennes are not willing to let him go easy.
Liverpool target Jeremy Jacquet idolises Virgil van Dijk
Missing out on Guehi was a major setback for Liverpool but losing the race for Jacquet will also sting, as the player has admitted he frames his performances around the influence of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate.
During an interview with L’Equipe, via the Ligue 1 website, Jacquet reflected on his progress so far, the player he sees himself as, and his career moving forwards.
“When you’re young, the most important thing is to play. That came from me and my family. I didn’t hesitate. It shows I’m confident in myself and ready to make sacrifices to reach my goals.
“I’m calm on the ball, maybe I can look a bit nonchalant — but I’m focused. What defines me is playing out well, breaking lines with the right pass.”
When asked who his idols within the game are, Jacquet said: “As a defender, Van Dijk and Konate. But as a kid, it was [Paul] Pogba — I wanted to play like him.”
Konate is still yet to sign a new deal with Liverpool, heavily suggesting he will be leaving the club this summer. This could have opened up a natural slot for Jacquet to fit into, alongside Van Dijk,
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