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Scout reveals Liverpool £60m signing almost joined PSG

Liverpool has completed a £60 million deal for highly rated defender Jeremy Jacquet, after a scout revealed PSG had previously hesitated to sign the France youth international.

French defender Jeremy Jacquet has emerged as one of Europe's most promising center backs after developing his game at Rennes, where his performances attracted attention across Europe. The 6'4" defender has become a commanding aerial presence and ranks among Europe's most effective in aerial duel success rate.

Former PSG scouts revealed the club had reservations about Jacquet when he was younger, preferring Sékou Doucouré instead. That decision now appears significant as Doucouré failed to progress into the PSG first team, while Jacquet's continued development has led to a move to Liverpool, where he's expected to join after completing rehabilitation from shoulder surgery.