Liverpool will reportedly compete with Arsenal and Newcastle United to sign 20-year-old French defensive sensation Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais this summer.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Jeremy Jacquet is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The Reds are scouring the market for a centre-back this summer, with the Stade Rennais whizkid emerging as a target. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Newcastle United are also keen on signing the 20-year-old defensive sensation.
Jeremy Jacquet and his rapid rise
Jeremy Jacquet has established himself as one of the brightest young prospects in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first-team squad at Stade Rennais. The Bondy native spent his formative years in France and has made his mark in his limited outings for Rennes in the last few months.
The French defensive sensation has turned out 12 times thus far for Rennes while chipping in with one assist in nearly 1,000 minutes of game time. Meanwhile, Jacquet’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Newcastle United will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
A man in demand
The Frenchman emerged on Arsenal’s radar earlier this week. However, it is unclear why the Gunners want to sign another centre-back after securing Cristhian Mosquera’s services earlier this summer. Nevertheless, Arsenal will dip into the market for Jacquet, with recent reports claiming they lead the battle for his signature.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Jeremy Jacquet is understandable. The Reds are in a spot of bother over Ibrahima Konate’s long-term future. Additionally, the Premier League champions have sold Jarell Quansah this summer, while Virgil van Dijk is approaching the twilight of his career. Several candidates have emerged on Liverpool’s radar, with Jacquet also a viable target.
As for Newcastle United, the Magpies want a new long-term central defensive partner for Sven Botman, with Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, and Jamaal Lascelles on the wrong side of 30. So, Jacquet is an option worth considering, with Newcastle United joining the battle for the Frenchman’s signature.
However, recent reports have claimed that the 20-year-old French defensive sensation is open to joining Arsenal in the summer transfer window. So, Liverpool and Newcastle United face a tall order to land Jacquet’s signature in the coming weeks.