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Liverpool Secure Two Defensive Signings Ahead of 2026-27

Liverpool have already signed defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and 18‑year‑old centre‑back Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Wien, with more moves expected.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have secured Jeremy Jacquet for £60m from Stade Rennais, a young, technically sound centre‑back who recovered from a shoulder injury last month. The move addresses the club’s defensive frailties ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.

Alongside Jacquet, the club added 18‑year‑old Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Wien, a tall prospect earmarked for long‑term development. With two signings already in place, Liverpool signal a broader defensive overhaul and hint at further acquisitions later in the window.