Chelsea reportedly need to act fast if dem wan sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for January transfer window. The 20-year-old don establish himself as one of Ligue 1 brightest prospects since him debut in January 2024.
Jacquet dey known as ball-playing and aggressive centre-back. Last season, him get the highest progressive action rate (29.49) across Europe top-seven leagues for players under 21.
After loan spell for Clermont Foot, he break into Rennes first team, starting 16 Ligue 1 games this term. France Under-21 international still get contract with Rennes till June 2029, but rumours of move to top Europe club dey surface.
Chelsea Face Competition for Jacquet
TEAMtalk report say Chelsea dey monitor Jacquet closely and don carry out checks on the youngster. Ex-head coach Enzo Maresca bin wan strengthen centre-back options before him exit on New Year’s Day.
While Blues dey appoint new manager Liam Rosenior, goment dey say decision fit soon drop on whether to formalise interest for Jacquet. European heavyweights like Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Real Madrid also dey chase the 20-year-old.
Will Chelsea Prioritise Centre-Back in January?
Chelsea bin supposed sign new centre-back last summer after Levi Colwill suffer ACL injury, but transfer no happen. Despite Colwill absence, only Arsenal (9) don keep more clean sheets than Chelsea (8) this season, and dem don concede the fourth fewest goals (22).
Trevoh Chalobah dey first choice this season, while Wesley Fofana dey struggle with injuries. Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Josh Acheampong, and Jorrel Hato remain other options, though Adarabioyo don face criticism for error-prone performances.
