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Liverpool-bound Jacquet's season all but over as surgery confirmed

Liverpool's future defensive plans have hit a significant roadblock as January signing Jeremy Jacquet has been effectively ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who will complete a £60 million ($80m) move to Anfield this summer, is set to undergo surgery on a serious shoulder injury sustained while playing for Ligue 1 side Rennes.

What new managers at Marseille and Rennes mean for Ligue 1 top-three betting

Rennes sit 11 points off the pace of 3rd-placed Lyon, and Marseille are five points behind OL. Can a new-manager bounce pay dividends for either side?

Rennes vs PSG predictions: Denting the hosts’ European hopes

We have three Rennes vs PSG predictions for their Ligue 1 clash on Friday night, including value on a goalscorer pick.

Rennes vs Paris Saint-Germain: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Ligue 1 match between Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Greenwood's Marseille home in on De Zerbi replacement

Marseille are closing in on the appointment of Habib Beye after the departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian left the club by mutual consent and now, the French club are attempting to source a replacement. A move for Beye, who is currently managing Rennes, has begun.

New Liverpool signing Jacquet facing surgery on injured shoulder

Jeremy Jacquet is Liverpool-bound, having agreed a £60 million ($82m) transfer to the Premier League heavyweights, but his 2025-26 season could be over at Rennes. The highly-rated- 20-year-old is due to see out the current campaign in his native France before making his way to Merseyside. However, an unfortunate injury has been sustained, with it being suggested that surgery will be required.

New Liverpool defender Jacquet injured for Rennes

New Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet appeared to sustain a serious shoulder injury during Rennes' clash with Lens, just days after confirming his move to Anfield. The Reds have agreed a deal worth £60 million ($82m) to sign the centre-back this summer but he now faces a significant lay-off.

Arne Slot excited by 'very big talent' Jacquet joining Liverpool

Arne Slot has expressed his immense satisfaction after Liverpool successfully fended off intense competition from Chelsea to secure a £60 million deal for Rennes starlet Jeremy Jacquet. The 20-year-old centre-back, a France Under-21 international, is set to join the Reds this summer following a season-long stay at his boyhood club. Slot believes the defender is a "very big talent" ready for the top level.

Arsenal loanee Nwaneri called out after avoiding red card

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri, who will be seeing out the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Marseille, has been called out by a rival manager in France after narrowly avoiding a red card. The England U21 international is still adjusting to life with Ligue 1 heavyweights, and was fortunate to escape an early ban after crunching into a tackle during domestic cup action.

Greenwood scores 22nd goal of season in Marseille cup win

Mason Greenwood scored as Marseille beat Rennes 3-0 to progress to the Coupe De France quarter-finals. The striker was joined on the scoresheet by Amine Gouri and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, although Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri was fortunate to avoid a red card.

Jacquet joins Liverpool! Reds beat Chelsea to £60m transfer

Liverpool have confirmed a transfer has now been agreed with Rennes for highly-rated centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The defender will spent the rest of the season with the Ligue 1 side and will then head to Anfield at the end of the 2025-26 season. Chelsea had been keen to land the 20-year-old but have been beaten to his signature by Arne Slot's side.

Transfer grades for the biggest January deals

January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it clear that he wants to join a stronger side.

Rennes boss gives update on Jacquet's £60m move to Liverpool

Rennes head coach Habib Beye has confirmed that defender Jeremy Jacquet is poised to move to Liverpool in a deal worth £60 million ($82m). The Reds have gazumped Chelsea in the race to land the centre-back, who is set to remain on loan at the French club for the remainder of the season. Beye has expressed his disappointment at the transfer but says it's the "best deal we could hope for."

Why Liverpool are spending £60m to sign Jacquet

Liverpool need new defenders; that's no secret. Club captain Virgil van Dijk is past his peak, the future of prospective free agent Ibrahima Konate remains up in the air and a spate of injuries have limited Arne Slot's options this season. Help is on the way, though not until the summer at the earliest, with the Reds having agreed a deal to sign French sensation Jeremy Jacquet.

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Chelsea turn to new Ligue 1 defender after Liverpool win Jacquet race

Chelsea have launched a frantic late attempt to sign Nantes sensation Tylel Tati after losing out to Liverpool in the race for Jeremy Jacquet. The Blues have tabled a verbal offer worth €30 million (£26m/$36m) for the 18-year-old defender, intending to loan him straight to Strasbourg, but face a race against time to convince the "thoughtful" teenager to rush a decision before the window slams shut.

Man Utd failed in bid to hijack Liverpool's £60m Jacquet deal

Manchester United reportedly failed in a late bid to hijack Liverpool’s proposed deal for highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The France Under-21 international is seemingly heading to Anfield, with other Premier League suitors being left empty-handed. United form part of that pack, with the Red Devils eager to buy into the obvious potential that Jacquet possesses.

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Liverpool beat Chelsea to Jacquet as £60m deal agreed

Liverpool have reportedly beaten Premier League rivals Chelsea to the signing of highly-rated Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. The Reds are said to have a £60 million ($82m) deal in place. The talented 20-year-old is considered to be a long-term addition at Anfield, with a big-money agreement set to be completed in the summer transfer window.

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Chelsea hatch fresh plan to recall another loanee for Rosenior

Chelsea are reportedly keen on recalling another loanee as Liam Rosenior seeks to bolster his centre-back options. The Blues have been keen on signing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet but that deal is proving difficult. Rather than splashing the cash yet again, it seems the Stamford Bridge outfit are keen on making better use of players on their own books for the second half of the season.

Chelsea's transfer twist! New Jacquet plan revealed

Chelsea have come up with a new plan to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes as the Blues aim to beat off competition to land the €60 million-rated (£52m/$70m) defender from the Ligue 1 side. Liam Rosenior's side are eager to bolster their backline in the January transfer window and have identified the exciting 20-year-old as a top target. Liverpool are also thought to be interested after missing out on Marc Guehi.

Jacquet agrees personal terms with Chelsea

Chelsea have taken a major step forward in their bid to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, having agreed personal terms with the defender. Jacquet is reportedly close to joining the Blues, who are looking to bring in a new centre-back during the January transfer window. The 20-year-old has also been linked with Liverpool, but Chelsea are now in pole position to secure his signature.

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Chelsea ready to sign THREE new players as targets emerge

Chelsea are reportedly ready to back new head coach Liam Rosenior by making up to three signings in the January transfer window. The Blues are looking to strengthen in a number of areas in a major show of support for their manager, who replaced Enzo Maresca in the Stamford Bridge dugout earlier this month following the Italian’s departure on New Year’s Day.

Why Chelsea & Man Utd are tracking Rennes' towering teen

Rennes are no strangers to producing some of the best players around, and Mohamed Kader Meite looks primed to become the next elite talent to step off the conveyor belt after the likes of Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Eduardo Camavinga. Still just 18, the towering striker is already said to be turning heads across Europe.

PSG vs Rennes predictions: Champions to respond after Monaco defeat

Following last weekend’s surprise result, we’ve got three PSG vs Rennes predictions. Two Ligue 1 sides clash on Saturday, 6 December.

Sombreros and positive vibes: Inside Pogba's emotional return

Paul Pogba claimed he was "touched" following his return to football more than two years after his last professional appearance. The Frenchman moved to Monaco over the summer after his worldwide ban following a failed drugs test in 2023 expired. Pogba was initially banned for four years for the offence, which was reduced to 18 months last October, meaning he has been eligible to play since March.

📽️ | Mbappe sparks post-match melee after fallout with defender

Kylian Mbappe appeared to spark a post-match melee with Rennes' Warmed Omari, as the defender hit out at alleged taunts during Wednesday's semi-final.

David & Hazard among stars on incredible Lille tifo

Lille star Jonathan David and former player Eden Hazard were among the club greats pictured in a stunning tifo to mark the team's 80th anniversary.

Frequently asked questions

: The story behind the birth of Liverpool as we know it today is quite interesting. Originally, it was Liverpool's Merseyside rivals Everton who would play their games at Anfield. However, after Everton decided to play their games elsewhere following a dispute in March 1892, John Houlding, the owner of Anfield at the time, decided to form his own club called Liverpool F.C.
: Fenway Sports Group (FSG), an American multinational sports holding conglomerate, is the owner of Liverpool. FSG purchased the club in 2010 through subsidiaries N.E.S.V.I, LLC and the UK-based UKSV Holdings Company Limited.
: Liverpool are playing their home games at the illustrious Anfield Stadium, which was built in 1884 and has since undergone several renovations, the latest being completed in 2024.
: Anfield has a capacity of 61,276, with the renovation of the Anfield Road Stand in the latter half of the 2023-24 campaign taking the stadium's capacity past the 60,000-mark.
: Liverpool have won a stellar 67 trophies throughout their history, which includes six Champions Leagues, 19 top-flight titles, and six FA Cups.
: Liverpool are the second-most successful English side in terms of top flight titles with 19, just one shy of Manchester United. Their previous league glory came in the 2019-20 season, which remains their only league title till date in the Premier League era.
: Former English midfielder Ian Callaghan made 857 appearances for the Reds. He is the only player in Liverpool history to have made over 800 appearances for the club.
: Liverpool icon Ian Rush is the club's all-time top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 346 times in 660 games.
: Luis Suarez, Ian Rush, Mohamed Salah, Steven Gerrard, Xabi Alonso, James Milner, Fernando Torres, and Michael Owen are among the most popular players to have donned the Liverpool jersey.
: Brendan Rodgers, Bill Shankly, Jurgen Klopp, Kenny Dalglish, Rafael Benitez, and Gerard Houllier are some of the most prominent managers to have been at the helm for Liverpool.
: Liverpool are famously known as The Reds. The media as well as the club's supporters coined the term during the 1965-66 season, when the team first wore an all-red attire for the games.

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