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ANFIELD SHAKE-UP: ROBERTSON HEADS TO SPURS AS LIVERPOOL REOPEN ANTONEE ROBINSON TALKS

Liverpool are back in the hunt for Fulham’s Antonee Robinson as iconic left-back Andy Robertson prepares for a £5M move to Spurs.

Anfield Shake-up: Robertson Heads to Spurs as Liverpool Reopen Antonee Robinson Talks
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Liverpool is back in the hunt for Fulham’s Antonee Robinson, eyeing him as Andy Robertson’s replacement, with Robertson set to join Tottenham for about £5 million. Spurs look close to sealing the deal, and with only five months left on Robertson’s contract, it feels like things are moving fast.

Robertson, who played a huge part in Klopp’s Liverpool and racked up 363 appearances, hasn’t seen much action under Arne Slot this season. That’s mostly because Liverpool splashed £40 million on Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in the summer. But Kerkez hasn’t exactly hit the ground running, and now Slot’s considering bringing back Kostas Tsimikas from his loan at Roma to fill the gap Robertson will leave. Still, sources at TEAMtalk say Liverpool are seriously looking at Robinson again, hoping he’ll push Kerkez for a starting spot.

Liverpool actually wanted Robinson last summer. He’d just put up ten assists bombing down the left for Fulham, but in the end, the Reds gambled on Kerkez instead. Robinson, 28, still has a contract with Fulham until 2028. Fulham picked him up from Wigan for just £2 million back in 2020, but when Liverpool asked about him this summer, Fulham slapped a £45 million price tag on his head.

Robinson had a rough time this season, only starting seven league games because of a knee injury. Still, Liverpool has reopened talks and clearly rates him highly. Robinson himself is just as keen on the move as he was six months ago.

According to the report, Liverpool’s top brass see a Robinson-Kerkez combo as the perfect long-term fix for their left side.

As for Kerkez, Slot’s still backing him. Before Liverpool’s game at Bournemouth, Slot said Kerkez is “getting stronger and stronger.” He pointed out that Kerkez—and a lot of Liverpool’s new signings—are still adjusting but picking up power and confidence with every game.

Slot also mentioned that while he’s played Robbo midweek before, it’s not something he usually does with Kerkez. But he gave Kerkez a shot in Marseille, and in Slot’s eyes, the young defender did really well and keeps improving, which makes sense for a player his age.

Slot told Sky Sports that Liverpool’s signings are only going to get better—not just in the second half of this season, but in the seasons after that too.

WHY DID JEREMY JACQUET SNUB CHELSEA FOR LIVERPOOL? THE SECRET VIRGIL CONNECTION

Liverpool secure Jeremy Jacquet in a £60m Deadline Day coup. The 20-year-old chose Anfield over Chelsea for a summer move.

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Liverpool scouted Jeremy Jacquet in secret before the huge £60m bid

Liverpool turned heads on Transfer Deadline Day when Arne Slot jumped into the mix and snapped up one of Europe’s brightest young talents.

The Reds dropped £55 million up front—plus another potential £5 million in add-ons—to bring in Jeremy Jacquet. He’ll link up with his new teammates this summer. Chelsea hovered around the deal too, but Jacquet chose Liverpool over the Blues.

French football pundit Julian Laurens isn’t shy about his excitement. He told Sky Sports, “He’s the real deal. Sure, he’s only 20. He hasn’t played for France yet, and you won’t find him in the Champions League or Europa League. But he’s already shown so much. Last season, Rennes brought him back from a second division loan, and this year, playing under Habib Beye, he’s just kept improving. You can’t miss with this kid. He’s going to be special.

“He reminds me of when William Saliba broke through at Saint-Etienne, or even Wesley Fofana. The point is, if you really value untapped talent, you’re willing to pay big. And Liverpool just did—because Jacquet’s that promising.”

Jacquet grew up in Bondy, the same Paris suburb that produced Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, and Randal Kolo Muani. It’s up in Seine-Saint-Denis, northeast of central Paris.

His football education, though, happened at Rennes out in Brittany. He came up through their academy, playing alongside guys like Desire Doue—who won the Champions League with PSG—and Tottenham’s Mathys Tel.

Back then, Jacquet idolised Paul Pogba, but once they moved him to centre-back, he started looking up to Virgil van Dijk.

He made his first-team debut for Rennes in January 2024, then went on loan to Clermont Foot 63, who were fighting relegation in Ligue 1. Even after they went down, Rennes kept him out on loan because he did so well with the French U19 squad.

But in February 2025, Rennes called him back, and he’s been a regular for Habib Beye ever since.

Asked about his playing style, Jacquet said, “I’m calm on the ball—maybe I look a little nonchalant, but I’m always focused. What makes me stand out is playing out from the back and breaking lines with the right pass.”

JEREMY JACQUET UPDATE: FABRIZIO ROMANO CONFIRMS LIVERPOOL INTEREST BUT RENNES DEMAND CLUB-RECORD FEE

Liverpool is battling Chelsea and Bayern Munich for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as Arne Slot faces a mounting injury crisis.

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Liverpool is in advanced talks for Jeremy Jacquet, but Rennes hold out for the summer

Liverpool really wants to sign Jeremy Jacquet this month, but with Chelsea, Man United, and Arsenal also circling, it looks like they’ll have to wait until summer.

They just locked in a spot in the Champions League last 16 after cruising past Qarabag FK, so things are looking good on that front. This season, they’ve already faced a couple of those big clubs—snatching a last-gasp win over Atletico thanks to Van Dijk’s 92nd-minute header, but coming up short with a 1-0 loss to Galatasaray in Turkey.

On Wednesday, Ryan Gravenberch ended up playing centre-back because Joe Gomez is out injured, and Ibrahima Konate is still away after his father passed away. They're really stretched at the back, especially with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni both dealing with long-term injuries. The club decided not to go after Marc Guehi this month, which let Manchester City snap him up for under £30 million.

Now, Liverpool is eyeing Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. L’Equipe reported in January that Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Man United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all want him. Fabrizio Romano gave an update, saying Liverpool would love to get the deal done now, but Rennes just don’t want to sell until summer. So, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Bayern are all talking to Rennes and Jacquet’s people, but for now, it’s a waiting game.

With all these injuries piling up, people are wondering if Liverpool might try to bring in someone before the window closes. Arne Slot responded, saying the club always tries to make smart decisions, thinking about both the short and long term. That’s why they focus on signing young talent who can still develop—sometimes you just have to be patient and trust the process.

He pointed out that Liverpool doesn’t have a massive squad packed with four right-backs, a dozen midfielders, or a handful of strikers. They need to be clever about their moves, balancing immediate needs with future plans.

As for the latest on injuries, Slot said they’ll see how Jeremie Frimpong is doing—maybe he won’t be fit for Saturday, but he could be ready soon after. With just one game a week coming up, injuries should ease up a bit, but you never know with football.

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