Real Madrid Reportedly Ready €35m Move for Rennes’ Jérémy Jacquet With Premier League Rivals in Pursuit
Rennes hold strong leverage with the 20-year-old defender under contract until 2029, positioning any January deal at a premium.
Overview
- Fichajes, via Yahoo Sports, reports that Real Madrid are preparing an offer close to €35 million to try to jump ahead of English suitors.
- TEAMtalk-linked coverage says Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have been monitoring Jacquet, with competition described as intense.
- EPL Index reports Chelsea have conducted extensive checks on the centre-back and are urged to act decisively to avoid losing ground.
- Rennes’ long-term deal to 2029 and price signals ranging from a £17m Transfermarkt estimate to reports of €30–40m underpin the club’s negotiating power.
- Jacquet has broken through this season with 16 Ligue 1 appearances and five clean sheets after a 2024 loan at Clermont, with a former coach praising his leadership but noting he must build consistency.