Overview
- Fabrizio Romano, via Arsenal Insider, reports Chelsea held direct discussions with Rennes in the last 24 hours about a possible January move for Jérémy Jacquet.
- Arsenal are described in multiple reports as serious contenders, with sporting director Andrea Berta tracking the defender as part of longer-term planning.
- Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid are also credited with interest, pointing to a multi-club contest for the highly rated centre-back.
- Rennes are said to want to retain Jacquet until season’s end, and his 2029 deal gives the club leverage as valuations range from about £17m (Transfermarkt) to roughly €30m in some reports.
- Coverage notes Jacquet could be viewed as a future option to succeed Ben White, with the 6ft 3in Frenchman profiled as a ball‑playing centre-back who can also fill in at right-back.