Liverpool Secure Two Defensive Signings Ahead of 2026‑27

Liverpool’s transfer window is already in motion, with the club securing a £60m deal for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet and bringing in 18‑year‑old centre‑back Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Wien. The moves reflect Arne Slot’s focus on building a solid back‑line without the reckless spending of last summer.

Jacquet, who recovered from a shoulder injury after surgery, is seen as an immediate solution to defensive gaps, while Ndukwe is viewed as a long‑term project. Slot may regret not pushing harder for a January transfer, but the club’s measured approach aims to balance urgency with strategic planning.