Overview
- Fabrizio Romano and Sky Germany report Chelsea have held direct talks with Rennes and are in active negotiations for the 20-year-old centre-back.
- RMC’s Fabrice Hawkins says Chelsea have made Jacquet their priority for January and are preparing a first offer of around €50m.
- Rennes are seeking at least a club-record fee, with talkSPORT reporting a valuation above the €64m received for Jérémy Doku and noting Jacquet’s contract runs until 2029.
- Foot Mercato reports Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Jacquet, but a fee with Rennes still needs to be finalized and no transfer has been completed.
- Arsenal remain described as serious contenders and other major clubs are monitoring the situation, but Chelsea are currently driving the January push.