Transfer deadline day: Liverpool agree fee for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet

Liverpool have won the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet (Martin Rickett/PA)

Liverpool have beaten Chelsea in the race to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet after agreeing a fee of £55million plus add-ons, the Press Association understands.

The 20-year-old will remain at the Ligue 1 side for the rest of the season before moving to Anfield in the summer.