Overview
- Reports from Sky Sports France, relayed by Yahoo Sports, say Liverpool’s interest in 20-year-old centre-back Jérémy Jacquet has intensified, with no formal bid mentioned.
- Club scouts and recruitment voices are quoted praising Jacquet’s maturity, decision-making and athletic profile, viewing him as suited to Arne Slot’s system and Premier League tempo.
- Contract discussions with Konaté continue, Real Madrid have been reported to step back from pursuing him, and the January pre-contract period for foreign clubs is approaching.
- Football Insider reports Liverpool could consider a January sale of Konaté if a replacement is secured, with Jacquet on the shortlist and Marc Guéhi still monitored.
- Jacquet has started regularly for Rennes this season, is under contract until 2029, and has made 15 appearances in the 2025–26 campaign.