As the transfer deadline approaches this winter, some liverpool Fans may be reflecting on how Deadline played out.

While the Reds have a deal in place to bring Alexander Isak to the club, they have missed out on Marc Gersh despite a deal being reportedly agreed.

Crystal Palace terminated the transfer after failing to find a replacement and six months later he is now a Manchester City player. It’s funny how things change so quickly in football, isn’t it?

In fact, Liverpool are still looking to sign their elusive centre-back and they could bring in a player before the transfer window closes at 7pm on Monday.

Latest news on Liverpool’s search for new defender

On Sunday morning there was news that Liverpool are in talks to sign Luttersharel Giltruida from RB Leipzig. The Dutch defender knows Arne Slaughter well, having captained the Dutch side during his time at Feyenoord.

That said, unfortunately, this initiative no longer looks like it will progress. Reporting by Fabrizio Romano Discussions took place over the past 24 hours but no agreement could be reached. As a result, the deal has now been terminated.

While this is only a short-term solution to Liverpool’s defensive problems, they are also looking to the long term.

That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who has revealed their latest pursuit of Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The Frenchman has been of keen interest to Chelsea this winter, with talks ongoing over a move to acquire the 20-year-old.

talking about Romano said on his YouTube channel on Sunday: “Liverpool are competing with Chelsea for Jeremy Jacquet. They are fighting for every million and every detail of the player.

“They are talking to Rennes and talking to the player. However, Rennes will not sell the player in the transfer window, this is for the summer, for the 2026/27 season. Liverpool and Chelsea are doing everything they can to convince the player and get approval.”

Previous reports indicate that it may be necessary to Over £60m Take him out of France this summer.

Why Jacquet should be Liverpool’s dream signing

If Liverpool can seal a deal for Gil Truida between now and Monday’s deadline, it would be a very smart move.

This is a player with tremendous versatility, capable of not only playing at centre-back, replacing Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, but also at right-back, helping to fill the void left by the injured Connor Bradley.

Not only that, but the Dutchman can also play in midfield, which adds extra appeal to the deal.

That being said, he is no Jacquet. In the words of Como scout Ben Martinson, the young Frenchman “One of the top five potential center backs in the world” and being “the next coveted centre-back in world football”, that says it all.

Bundy was born in the same region of France as William Saliba, and comparisons have already begun to arise between the two men, and it’s easy to see why.

Jacquet broke through in Ligue 1 at a young age and has only gone from strength to strength in his home country. So what makes him so good?

Well, he plays with maturity beyond his years and his defensive approach is as effortless as Saliba’s at Arsenal.

Combined with his long legs, it’s easy to see why he’s not only great in the tackle, but also has great recovery speed to counterattack attackers heading towards goal.

His statistics in Ligue 1 further illustrate how good the young defender is.

In fact, Jacquet ranks in the top 6% for duels won per 90 minutes compared to players in similar positions in Ligue 1 this season. He was particularly imperious in the air, winning 75.5% of aerial duels, a statistic that places him among the best 7% of centre-backs in France and almost puts him on the same footing as the great Virgil van Dijk.

Like Liverpool’s captain, he will be difficult to top. He has completed just 0.11 dribbles per 90 minutes this season, meaning he is in the top 20% of Ligue 1 centre-backs for this metric.

As Martinson hinted, this is an elite centre-back in the making, and while Giltruida represents a sensible short-term solution, Jacquet is someone who could live at the heart of Liverpool’s backline for years to come.

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