Liverpool confirm major transfer news almost four hours after Monday evening deadline

Late on Monday night, Liverpool offically confirmed the signing of Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes, with the transfer to come into effect during the summer.

It had been reported 24 hours previously that the Reds agreed a £60m package with the Ligue 1 club for the defender, who’s understood to have chosen Arne Slot’s side instead of Chelsea as he felt that his prospects of regular game-time would be greater at Anfield.

Having completed his medical on Merseyside yesterday, there was still no offficial announcement from LFC by 7pm...