Liverpool secures double transfer of young defenders Ndukwe and Jacquet
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes finalized the signings of young defenders Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Jeremy Jacquet, who are now at the club's training center one week ahead of pre-season starting Monday. These acquisitions are seen as strategic moves to strengthen the team’s future, coinciding with a quieter transfer window compared to last summer. The Reds previously aimed to sign Ivorian forward Yan Diomande, but reports suggest he may favor a move to Paris Saint-Germain, adding pressure to Liverpool's recruitment efforts. Liverpool will need to explore alternative targets as the transfer window continues.
- •Ifeanyi Ndukwe and Jeremy Jacquet begin training ahead of pre-season.
- •Liverpool's transfer activity has been quieter than last summer's.
- •Rumors suggest Yan Diomande prefers a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
- •Richard Hughes previously secured signings six months ahead of time.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool transfer news: Generational duo are finally coming to Reds
"Richard Hughes has done it, a brilliant double transfer is coming to Liverpool. The club's current sporting director may not be here for long, with Al Hilal rumoured to be his next destination beyond ...
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