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Liverpool are considering the possibility of signing [Rennes and France U21 international centre-back Jérémy Jacquet](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2025/liverpool-targeting-rennes-jeremy-jacquet-to-replace-ibrahima-konate/) (20), according to **[The Times’ Paul Joyce](https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/arne-slot-liverpool-silverware-champions-league-7nhnvckgl).** The 20-year-old centre-back has been heavily courted by Chelsea this winter transfer window, but there appears to be a sizable gap between the two clubs’ valuation of Jacquet. Rennes are reportedly holding firm for a €70m transfer fee.
Furthermore_, Les Rouge et Noir_ have no intention of parting ways with one of their key performers midway through the season, and every passing day weakens the possibility of finding a suitable replacement should he were to leave.
Liverpool have only one senior centre-half available – skipper Virgil van Dijk – for their home Champions League game against Qarabag on Wednesday. Ibrahima Konaté is out as his father passed away last week whereas Joe Gomez has sustained a hip injury. A situation, **The Times** writes, that further highlights Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements in the summer. The outlet adds that Jacquet is “_under consideration._“
GFFN | Bastien Cheval