Liverpool Secure Two Defensive Signings Ahead of 2026-27

Liverpool have already signed Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes for £60m and 18‑year‑old Ifeanyi Ndukwe from Austria Wien, the first moves in a planned defensive overhaul under manager Arne Slot. The club is not looking to match the £400m spend of last summer, but is targeting key reinforcements to shore up a frail back line.

Jacquet, a technically proficient centre‑back, recovered from a shoulder injury that required surgery earlier this month, while Ndukwe, standing 6'6", is seen as a long‑term project with potential to develop into a future first‑team regular. The signings signal Liverpool’s focus on structural stability and long‑term planning.