"Those in power at Anfield" believe that "they may have hit the jackpot" with £60m deal signing

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Fulham: 5 defensive contributions 5 ball recoveries 5 aerial duels won 3 ground duels won 2 clearances 1 tackle 1 interception 1 blocked shot Graeme Bailey reports that “those in power at Anfield” believe that “they may have hit the jackpot” with Jacquet after his incredible performances for Liverpool since moving to the Premier League in a £60m move from Rennes. Liverpool believe they may have hit the jackpot with Jeremy Jacquet after making a huge impression since arriving at Anfield, with one source revealing to @TEAMtalk how those in power at Anfield believe the Frenchman is destined to reach the very top.https://t.co/GIYNStbobE — Graeme Bailey (@GraemeBailey) September 12, 2026 Bailey reports for TEAMtalk: “The Frenchman has adapted impressively to English football, and his performances have strengthened the belief inside Liverpool that they secured one of the finest young defenders in Europe when they agreed his £60million transfer.

“Indeed, sources believe Jacquet has already shown that the summer departure of Ibrahima Konate has had little impact on Liverpool’s defence, with some within the club going as far as suggesting they may have actually upgraded their options at centre-back. “One source told TEAMtalk: ‘The club were confident they had secured one of the very best young defenders in Jacq,uet and he is proving that. ‘He has been such a good fit for the squad, for Andoni and for the English game. ‘It can’t be downplayed just how big an impression he has made.’ “Jacquet’s development was one of the major reasons Liverpool were prepared to commit such a significant fee in January, with the club viewing him as a long-term defensive cornerstone rather than simply an immediate replacement for Ibrahima Konate, who departed on a free transfer for Real Madrid.

Jacquet is now providing early evidence that Liverpool may have done exactly that, with his rapid adaptation ensuring the club have moved on quickly from the loss of Konate and potentially strengthened one of the most important areas of Iraola’s team.” Michael first started supporting Liverpool after Istanbul in 2006. He has since followed the Reds with passion and curiosity, founding Rousing the Kop, Anfield Central while briefly co-owning Anfield Watch.