David Lynch Questions Liverpool’s Interest in Rennes Defender Jeremy Jacquet

With Liverpool’s defensive frailties laid bare during their dismal run of form, reports have emerged linking the club with 20-year-old Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. However, speaking on Media Matters for Anfield Index, journalist David Lynch expressed doubts over the logic of the move.

Jacquet, also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Chelsea, is seen by some as a rising talent. But Lynch believes Liverpool need experience — not another project. “I just don’t think you want Leoni and another 20-year-old centre-back together,” he said. “That to me is too much inexperience in a position where experience is massive.”

Too Young for the Job?

The suggestion that Jacquet could be part of Liverpool’s long-term defensive rebuild sparked concern from Lynch, especially given the club’s recent reliance on youngsters due to injuries. “Do you really want to be developing two young centre-backs at the same time?” he asked. “That collection of centre-halves is going to be way too young.”

It’s a fair question. With injuries to Joe Gomez, uncertainty around Ibrahima Konaté’s future and the long-term absence of Leoni, Liverpool’s centre-back options have been stretched thin. Yet Lynch remains unconvinced that Jacquet is the answer, even in the summer window: “That link doesn’t really make a lot of sense to me.”

Liverpool Need Proven Quality

Lynch emphasised that what Liverpool require isn’t potential, but reliability. “They need to sign two experienced centre-halves. That’s 23, 24, 25 years old — not 20,” he said.

With Jacquet still learning his trade in Ligue 1 and no Premier League experience under his belt, Lynch warned that investing in such a raw player may only deepen Liverpool’s issues at the back: “This is a position where you can’t get it wrong. You need stability, not another development project.”

He also hinted that interest in Jacquet might be overstated or misread. “They’ve watched him, yes. But that doesn’t mean they’re in for him seriously. I’m still a bit sceptical.”

Defensive Needs Go Beyond January

Despite mounting injuries and form issues, Lynch does not expect Liverpool to act in the current window — and if they do, Jacquet isn’t the kind of solution he envisions. “Even if they don’t sign anyone now, the summer must be about experienced defenders,” he said. “They cannot go into next season with this level of risk again.”

In a squad increasingly built on youthful promise, Lynch’s message was firm: “Liverpool need centre-backs who can start and perform now. Not in three years.”