Liverpool have reportedly beaten Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The Reds are said to have a £60 million ($82m) deal in place. The talented 20-year-old is considered to be a long-term addition at Anfield,

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has backed Arne Slot and the club's transfer dealings during a difficult title defence for the reigning Premier League champions.

Arne Slot is dealing with a defensive crisis at right back.

Lutsharel Geertruida Stays at Sunderland as Liverpool Move CollapsesLiverpool’s late January pursuit of Lutsharel Geertruida has ended in disappointment, with the defender opting to remain at

Liverpool have reached a pre-agreement with Rennes to sign defender Jérémy Jacquet in the summer, sources told ESPN.

Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz sparked an Anfield awakening on Saturday, as the Reds snapped their five-game winless streak in the Premier League with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Newcastle.

The defender had been in France after the death of his father but played and scored his first league goal at Anfield on Saturday.

ESPN keeps you up to date with all the latest Liverpool transfer news as Arne Slot considers reinforcing his squad in January.