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It is a transfer discussion thread talking about how we are competitive in the market and we regularly beat out BIG teams to quality names. I don't have to be explicit to that point. There is a level of common sense I feel is applied.

His ability and comfort on the ball + his athleticism are still far, FAR better than Tosin or Badiashile. I understand that Trev and Fofana are ahead of him. But there’s no reason the first two should be. Any time Fofana is rotated out to manage his knees it should be Josh starting in his place.

I am not that bothered about Jacquet. I am, however, enraged we did not grab a solid left-footed CB, as that is a far bigger need, especially with the recall of the right-footed Sarr now. Badi is SHIT! He and whatever LCB stopgap we use have and will costs us vital points. We have no other healthy lefty CB, as Colwill is out still for months. We should have nailed down Senesi (vet, the smartest move IMHO) or Karim Coulibaly (youth).

My guess is he's not ready. Huge proteintal but not ready for the top 4/5 chance in the premier league. I saw everyone target him with phycial play every time he played CB. Just doesn't look like he's strong enough to play game to game in this league yet.

That is a moving of the goalposts. Your statement had nothing to do with attainability. It was a simple declaration of top quality in an age cohort.

“Chelsea rejected big money for Acheampong!” ”Several massive clubs have tried for Acheampong but Chelsea have said NO CHANCE!” ”Chelsea view Acheampong as massive talent and key part of the future project.” We hear these things over and over again and yet he doesn’t play. New manager comes in and he still doesn’t play ahead of players he hugely superior to. He’d have been better off out on a PL loan this season playing every game.

He was unantainable which is why I didn't bother bringing him up.

Erm, your are forgetting someone (and he just so happens to play the exact same position as both of them, RWer, and all 3 are 18yo)........ Lamine Yamal 🥇

Even so, it’s a very risky bet by Liverpool. Just a year ago he was playing in the second division. He’s a project player

It is their job to be active and looking in the market. They probably did like the look of him but not for the conditions outlined. Things change on a whim in the business development and contracts world. No one is leading anyone on with a song and dance.

This is why I’m not even upset about missing out on the player himself. I had literally never heard of him before we were linked a few weeks ago. I’m more annoyed at our stupid club directors for doing the same song and dance once again where they lead everyone to believe we really want someone and then don’t actually follow through. Then brief us all with PR as if we’re idiots.

I think this last twitter sums all the situation and how can we judge Jacquet? Probably Liverpool offer him a starter role Colwill, Acheampong, Fofana/Chalobah and Sarr...

Nobody even knew who Jacquet was before this transfer window.. that’s why it’s hard to believe anyone is annoyed about missing out on him. What annoys the fanbase is the constant bullshit PR nonsense, treating us like children, saying they are going for a player to then use the exact same excuse to why they didn’t. I’m personally not phased. I knew there was a strong possibility of this happening and that’s why I’m not investing my time or energy into transfer windows like years before. It’s best to concentrate on what we have and who we get once they are holding up the shirt and hope for the best.

Its incredible how everyone says we were overpaying for him, who is he, doesn't look that good. Now Liverpool get him and we all act like we can't do business. You lot are mad. We got Estevao and Quenda who are the most talented players in the world at their age bracket. We got Caicedo the most coveted midfielder. Lavia who was wanted by major clubs. We literally beat out clubs that have massive names to do all this. You don't get every player - especially ones you think are overvalued which is potentially what happened here. It also seems like the coming over next season was a sticking point for both clubs so we may be looking at different options.

We got cucked

Bet we’ll get a brief midday tomorrow from every journalist simultaneously saying “Chelsea looked around in the market and were going to make a couple of signings but then decided they loved the players they had instead. They’re expecting to go big for targets in the summer.” Fabrizio and others now revealing that our own tactic of hoarding loads of young CB talents swayed Jacquet’s decision. LMAO! That’s what BlueCo gets. He saw a much clearer path to becoming “the man” at Liverpool because we have so many options all around his age on our books.

💥🔴Excl | Manchester United tried to hijack Jeremy Jacquet’s summer transfer to Liverpool in the last hours, but were unsuccessful. Jacquet already had an agreement in place with Liverpool. (@SkySport)

Probably figure that he doesn’t immediately displace Konate right now so they can wait until the summer and let him play every week at Rennes. For £62m they must be 100% convinced that this kid will be a VVD level CB in the future. Insane money for a 20 year old CB who will have ONE season’s worth of football under his belt by the time he arrives.

it is pretty crazy that Pool are paying £62.3m (the highest number quoted yet the whole long drawn-out time between them and us and Rennes that I have seen) and NOT even getting the lad NOW

Liverpool reach €72m agreement with Rennes to sign Jérémy Jacquet https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2026/liverpool-reach-e72m-agreement-with-rennes-to-sign-jeremy-jacquet/ Liverpool and Rennes have reached a €72m agreeement over the signing of France U21 international centre-back Jérémy Jacquet (20), according to RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins. The highly-rated 20-year-old centre-back will join the Reds in the summer after rejoining Rennes on loan to see out the remainder of the Ligue 1 campaign with Stade Rennais. Rennes have reportedly agreed to a €72m total transfer package, which would beat Rennes’ previous club-record sale of €64m-rated Jérémy Doku to Manchester City back in 2024. According to Fabrizio Romano, Jacquet has also agreed personal terms with Arne Slot’s Liverpool FC. In Liverpool, Jacquet could reunite with fellow Frenchmen Hugo Ekitike and Ibrahima Konaté. Although the former RB Leipzig is out of contract next June, it would not be a stretch so consider Jacquet as the replacement for Konaté. GFFN | Bastien Cheval EXCLUSIVE Deal between Liverpool and Rennes for Jérémy Jacquet. €72M bonuses included. The center-back would be loaned out immediately to Rennes until the end of the season. Jacquet must give his approval. Liverpool is on the verge of winning its battle with Chelsea for Jérémy Jacquet. @RMCsport

Off to Liverpool. DONE DEAL.

Deal between Liverpool and Rennes for Jérémy Jacquet. €72M bonuses included. [@FabriceHawkins]

Fabrizio: “remember everyone, watch out for Chelsea these last days of the window. They’re going to be very BUSY. Not just a CB but also maybe midfielder and attacker!” In reality, busy = sending out a bunch of ultra fringe players who weren’t close to the first team out on loan and recalling a CB who may not even get into the team ahead of dogshit Badiashile and Tosin.

Meh, no great loss we need a leftie anyway. Sarr and AA already can occupy the right. £60m on something we dont desperately need seems like a huge waste.