Key Points
- Liverpool have reached a pre-agreement with Rennes to sign defender Jérémy Jacquet for £55 million plus add-ons in the summer.
- Curtis Jones is focusing on fitness stabilisation with no January loan offers considered by Liverpool.
- Andy Robertson’s potential move to Tottenham Hotspur has been put on hold for now.
- Liverpool signed Mor Talla Ndiaye for £1 million and saw Owen Beck return from loan, with several young players departing on loan or permanently.
- Plans for a centre-back, winger and central midfielder remain amid defensive injury issues.
Liverpool (Liverpool Standard) February 3, 2026 – Liverpool’s January transfer window featured key defensive reinforcements and outgoing loans as the club navigates an injury crisis and title defence struggles.
Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool confirmed signings of young defender Mor Talla Ndiaye from Amitie FC for £1 million and the loan return of left-back Owen Beck from Derby County, according to Sports Mole and ESPN reporting. Several academy players departed, including James Norris to Shelbourne permanently and loans for Luke Chambers to Charlton Athletic and Calum Scanlon to Cardiff City.
What Are Liverpool’s Key Incoming Deals?
Liverpool have secured a significant pre-agreement with Rennes for 20-year-old defender Jérémy Jacquet, valued at £55 million plus £5 million in add-ons, to bolster their defensive rebuild in the summer, sources told ESPN. The club also announced the signing of 18-year-old Senegalese centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye on January 9 for around £1 million.
As reported by Ian Doyle of Liverpool Echo, these moves address mounting defensive injuries, with Virgil van Dijk as the only fit senior centre-back and others like Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong sidelined.
What Is Happening with Curtis Jones and Andy Robertson?
Curtis Jones, the 21-year-old midfielder, has been on a managed pathway back to the senior squad after a prolonged absence, with Liverpool prioritising his fitness stabilisation over any January loan offers. Andrew Robertson’s heavily linked switch to Tottenham Hotspur has been put on hold for the time being, per Sports Mole.
How Will These Plans Impact Liverpool’s Squad?
Sky Sports News understands Liverpool could accelerate plans for a centre-back, winger and central midfielder, remaining keen on targets like Marc Guehi despite Manchester City securing his signature from Crystal Palace for £20 million plus add-ons. The Saudi Pro League’s interest in Mohamed Salah has also placed his future on the agenda amid the club’s struggles this season.
What Lies Ahead After the Window Closes?
The January window closed on February 2 at 7pm GMT, leaving Liverpool to push for Champions League qualification with their refreshed squad depth. Further summer activity, including the Jacquet deal, signals ongoing rebuild efforts under Arne Slot.
According to This Is Anfield, Liverpool completed two immediate signings, two for summer and three loans, rounding out a window focused on youth and defensive stability.
