Liverpool Secure Two Defensive Signings Ahead of 2026-27

Liverpool have signed Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £60m and 18‑year‑old centre‑back Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Wien, signalling a targeted defensive overhaul under new manager Arne Slot. The moves come after a heavy spend last summer and reflect a measured, long‑term approach rather than reckless spending.

Jacquet, who recovered from a shoulder injury after surgery, is seen as an immediate fix for defensive frailties, while Ndukwe is viewed as a long‑term project. Slot may regret not pushing harder for a January deal, but the club’s strategy prioritises structural stability and calculated reinforcement.