Rennes Wiretap

Liverpool have secured a pre-agreement with Rennes to sign defender Jeremy Jacquet during the summer transfer window, according to sources who spoke with ESPN. The deal is valued at £55 million ($74 million) plus £5 million ($6.8 million) in performance-based add-ons for the 20-year-old center-back.

The French defender is viewed as a vital component of Liverpool's defensive reconstruction efforts. Chelsea had expressed interest in Jacquet, but sources indicate he prefers joining the Anfield club, with personal terms expected to be straightforward.

Liverpool require defensive reinforcements amid uncertainty surrounding Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson, who both face expiring contracts this summer. The Premier League champions previously attempted to acquire Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace last summer for £35 million ($47.8 million), but Palace canceled the transaction on deadline day.

Guehi subsequently joined Manchester City earlier this month. Liverpool held discussions regarding a January transfer for Netherlands international Lutsharel Geertruida, currently on loan at Sunderland from RB Leipzig, but abandoned the pursuit after Sunderland couldn't secure a replacement.

Arne Slot's squad has endured numerous defensive setbacks this season. Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are sidelined for the remainder of the campaign, while Joe Gomez and Jeremie Frimpong also remain unavailable.

The defending champions currently sit in sixth place, trailing league leaders Arsenal by 14 points. Liverpool remain within striking distance of fourth-placed Manchester United, sitting just two points behind in the race for Champions League qualification.

Jacquet represents Liverpool's commitment to addressing their defensive vulnerabilities with young talent. The French international will join the club after completing the current season with Rennes in Ligue 1.

Manchester City are in talks with Rennes on a transfer for forward Jeremy Doku.

Rennes are seeking a fee of more than $49.2 million.

City have signed Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol already this summer but the club expect to make at least one more signing before the transfer deadline.

Juventus are now interested in signing Eduardo Camavinga, according to reports in Italy.

The 18-year-old Camavinga has been frequently linked with Real Madrid in the past. 

Juventus had interest in bringing back Paul Pogba, but determined the midfielder to be too expensive.

Camavinga is set to enter the final year of his contract with Rennes.

Rennes are attempting to convince Eduardo Camavinga to remain with the team amid interest from Real Madrid.

“I'd always offer the advice of staying here for another season as part of a learning process as I feel the player still has a hurdle or two to overcome before moving to a major European side," said Rennes manager Julien Stephan of the 17-year-old midfielder.

Camavinga's contract runs through the 2022 season.

He is currently valued at $41 million.

Real Madrid is reportedly keeping close tabs on Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.

The 17-year-old midfielder, likened to Paul Pogba, is seen as the perfect replacement for Casemiro.

Camavinga, who was on the cusp of a national team call-up, is under contract through 2022.

Several Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 sides could declare bankruptcy within the next 6 months if matches are canceled due to COVID-19.

"I am very, very, very worried for all the clubs," he said. "Without state aid, within six months, half of professional clubs will have to file for bankruptcy. The five major leagues have already lost €4 billion and the French league between €500m and €600m," said the president of Saint-Etienne's supervisory board, Bernard Caiazzo.

Lyon were the first Ligue 1 side to adopt the policy of partial employment which funds a portion of the staff's salaries.

Caiazzo adds that the funds are not enough to cover a functioning side.

He added that there will hardly be a transfer window due to an overall lack of funds.

"There will also be no transfer window. Our neighbours will not have the resources to buy players this summer. However, some Ligue 1 clubs are banking on sales by the end of June. Not to mention the €170m less in TV rights money, as well as a box office shortfall."

Rennes placed a $67 million valuation on midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.

Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in the 17-year-old.

Dortmund will reportedly bid $56 million for Camavinga this summer, but are uninterested in getting into a bidding war. 

Camavinga is the most valuable under-18 player in the world, according to Transfermarkt.

17-year-old midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Camavinga signed a contract with Rennes through the 2022 season.

Several European clubs are said to be monitoring Camavinga, who plays in a similar position to Casemiro.

Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is linked with a potential move to Real Madrid.

The 17-year-old has been placed with a $111 million price tag.

Camavinga acquired French nationality earlier this season. 

17-year-old defensive midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is drawing attention from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United.

Rennes have placed a $55 million price tag on Camavinga.

Camavinga made his Rennes debut at 16-years-old, making him the youngest player in club history.