Arsenal don reportedly dey follow the development of Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, but fresh reports dey suggest say signing the young defender for January no go easy at all. According to latest gist, the French club dey place “considerable” price on the defender, and that fit scare interested clubs.
The Gunners go face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, and depending on results, dem fit start the match one point behind Manchester City for Premier League table. With title race tight like this, Mikel Arteta go want him team remain defensively sharp, especially against a Brighton side wey don show say dem fit trouble even the strongest defences.
Since Arteta land Emirates, defence don be one area wey e really focus on. The Arsenal boss don sign several defenders over the years, and now, according to The Athletic, the club don add Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet to their watchlist.
Interestingly, Liverpool name don also enter this same transfer gist before, as the Reds don previously show interest in the French youngster. However, reports now dey say Jacquet price tag fit be too heavy, making any January move very difficult for either club.
Arsenal vs Liverpool: Which Project Go Attract Jacquet Pass?
As things stand, Arsenal dey top of the Premier League and don dey compete seriously for the title for four straight seasons. Even though Arteta never win the league yet, e don prove say e fit consistently challenge the biggest teams in England.
For a young defender like Jacquet, Emirates Stadium fit offer real chance to fight for major trophies and be part of a long-term project wey already dey stable. Arsenal structure, style of play and defensive organisation dey very clear under Arteta, something wey fit appeal to a developing centre-back.
On the Liverpool side, Arne Slot don already win league title with the Reds, showing say the club know how to cross the finish line when e matter pass. That kind winning experience fit also attract a young player wey dey hungry for success.
However, Liverpool current situation no too steady. The Reds dey sixth for the Premier League table and the season don get its own ups and downs. That instability fit worry some players.
Still, Liverpool fit offer Jacquet something Arsenal fit struggle to promise: quicker and clearer pathway to regular first-team football. With Ibrahima Konaté future uncertain, the door fit open faster at Anfield than at Emirates.
In short, Arsenal fit give stability and title challenge, while Liverpool fit give more minutes and quicker responsibility. Na which one Jacquet value pass go decide am.
Does Arteta Really Need Another Centre-Back?
This na the big question. Arteta don dey manage injuries to key defenders like Gabriel Magalhães, and on the surface, adding another centre-back like Jacquet fit look like smart insurance.
But if you look Arsenal squad well, defenders no really dey shortage. The club already get plenty players wey either be natural centre-backs or don play there comfortably at top level.
William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Cristhian Mosquera, Ben White, Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie all fit operate for the middle of defence without stress. That na serious depth already.
Because of this, some people dey argue say adding another centre-back fit even be overkill, especially when other areas of the squad fit need attention.
Arteta don receive strong backing from Arsenal hierarchy in recent seasons. With the quality and depth already available, many fans and analysts feel say the manager should now be judged by silverware, not more squad additions.
Final Word
Jeremy Jacquet na exciting young defender, and Arsenal interest show say the club dey think long-term. But with Rennes likely demanding big money and Arsenal already stacked in defence, a January move dey look unlikely.
If Arsenal really want push for titles now, Arteta go need squeeze the best out of the defenders e already get — because excuses dey reduce, and expectations don reach peak level.
