Liverpool and Chelsea have been competing for the signature of Jeremy Jacquet and it looks like the Reds have won the race.

The Rennes defender has become one of the most sought-after young talents in Europe, with Bayern Munich also holding an interest in him.

The 20-year-old made his professional debut for Rennes in January 2024 and after a loan spell with Clermont has returned to be a fixture in the first team.

Jacquet is yet to be capped by the France senior team, but has played up to Under-21 level and starred in the 2024 European Under-19 Championship, being named in the Team of the Tournament.

The Frenchman is now set for Liverpool, with The Athletic reporting that they have agreed a deal with Rennes for his signature.

The centre-back will not be arriving before the winter transfer window closes, though, instead joining the Reds in June.

The report states that the deal will be worth £55m plus £5m in add-ons and personal terms have not been a problem.

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