Liverpool have agreed to pay a fixed fee of 55 million pounds plus a potential 5 million in performance-related add-ons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The Reds have secured a deal for the 20-year-old that will see him complete the remainder of the current campaign in Ligue 1 and move to Anfield in the summer on a long-term contract,\" Liverpool said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The young French defender had been on Chelsea's radar for the latter part of the January transfer window. Liverpool joined the race late and secured a 60 million pound deal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jacquet, who has five caps for France U21s, has made 18 appearances for Rennes in his country's top flight so far this season. Overall, the centre-back has figured on 31 occasions for Rennes since making his debut in January 2024.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also gained Ligue 1 experience during a loan spell with Clermont Foot. In 2024, Jacquet helped France to the final of the U19 European Championship, during which he was named in the Team of the Tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier, Harvey Davies returned from his loan spell at Crawley Town. He penned a new deal with the Reds before completing his temporary switch to Crawley.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also gained Ligue 1 experience during a loan spell with Clermont Foot. In 2024, Jacquet helped France to the final of the U19 European Championship, during which he was named in the Team of the Tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Davies joined Liverpool at U9 level and has advanced through the Academy ranks to be involved in the senior team's matchday squad on 18 occasions to date.<\/p>\r\n\r\n