- Liverpool has agreed a major transfer fee for a 20-year-old French defender.
- The player is expected to move to Anfield in the summer window.
- Chelsea held talks earlier but are not willing to match the offer.
- Liverpool are planning ahead in defence due to contract concerns.
Liverpool is edging closer to securing the signing of a highly rated 20-year-old centre-back, with both clubs agreeing on a transfer worth £55 million, plus £5 million in performance-based bonuses.
If all paperwork is completed, the defender will officially join the Reds in the summer transfer window.
The France Under-21 international is set to sign a long-term deal that would keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2031.
The agreement is also expected to include an option to extend the contract by an extra year, showing the club’s confidence in his future.
Chelsea had opened talks with the player during the January transfer window and monitored his situation closely.
However, sources indicate the London club will not compete with Liverpool’s financial offer, leaving the Merseyside side in a strong position.
Liverpool is actively strengthening their defence as they prepare for possible changes at the back.
France international Ibrahima Konaté is nearing the end of his current contract, which expires at the close of the season, raising uncertainty over his future.
Last summer, Liverpool failed to land England defender Marc Guéhi, who later chose a January move to Manchester City.
That setback has pushed the club to move early this time, targeting younger talent with long-term value.
The defender rose through the Rennes academy and has featured 18 times this season for the French side.
His consistent displays have attracted interest from several top European clubs, but Liverpool now appear to be leading the race, viewing him as a key piece for the future.
