Overview

• Arsenal have made initial contact to express interest in signing 20-year-old centre-back Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes.
• Jacquet recently extended his contract with Rennes until June 2029, positioning him as a future defensive prospect.
• The transfer hinges on freeing a squad place as Jakub Kiwior’s future remains uncertain after Arsenal rejected a formal offer.
• This approach follows a productive window that delivered six new signings, including Kepa Arrizabalaga and Viktor Gyökeres.
• Arsenal remain open to further moves before the September 1 deadline as they balance immediate squad needs with long-term planning.