Chelsea are in talks to sign Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet as the Blues seek to strengthen their backline. The 20-year-old France Under-21 international has caught the attention of Chelsea's coaching staff and could be a potential replacement for Levi Colwill, who sustained a serious knee injury in pre-season.
According to sources, Chelsea have held discussions with Rennes over a January move for Jacquet, who is valued at more than £60m. The talks follow an internal decision by the Blues to bring forward plans to sign a centre-back six months early, rather than waiting until the summer transfer window.
While Chelsea are keen on signing Jacquet, rival clubs are also in the running for his services. Como defender Jacabo Ramon and Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi are among other options being considered. Senesi, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is also attracting interest from Juventus.
The desire to sign a ball-playing centre-back came after Colwill sustained an injury, although his recovery is progressing well. There is optimism that he will feature later in the campaign and remains central to Chelsea's long-term plans.
Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo are also due to reach a crossroads in the summer when their contracts come up for renewal. Both players have two years remaining on their deals, and either signing new contracts or facing the possibility of being sold could be an option.
With Chelsea's backline in need of strengthening, Jacquet's arrival would provide a significant boost. The French defender has already demonstrated his quality with Rennes and is known to be interested in joining the Blues. However, rival clubs are also vying for his signature, making the deal complicated.
According to sources, Chelsea have held discussions with Rennes over a January move for Jacquet, who is valued at more than £60m. The talks follow an internal decision by the Blues to bring forward plans to sign a centre-back six months early, rather than waiting until the summer transfer window.
While Chelsea are keen on signing Jacquet, rival clubs are also in the running for his services. Como defender Jacabo Ramon and Bournemouth's Marcos Senesi are among other options being considered. Senesi, whose contract expires at the end of the season, is also attracting interest from Juventus.
The desire to sign a ball-playing centre-back came after Colwill sustained an injury, although his recovery is progressing well. There is optimism that he will feature later in the campaign and remains central to Chelsea's long-term plans.
Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo are also due to reach a crossroads in the summer when their contracts come up for renewal. Both players have two years remaining on their deals, and either signing new contracts or facing the possibility of being sold could be an option.
With Chelsea's backline in need of strengthening, Jacquet's arrival would provide a significant boost. The French defender has already demonstrated his quality with Rennes and is known to be interested in joining the Blues. However, rival clubs are also vying for his signature, making the deal complicated.
... like, he's only 20 and already being considered as a potential replacement for Levi Colwill? That's crazy 
! And £60m is a pretty big price tag, but if he's worth it, I say go for it 
. I wonder what kind of player he is on the pitch, though... does he have any strengths that would make him a good fit for Chelsea? 
it sounds like Chelsea need some extra protection back there... Levi Colwill's injury is a bummer 
hope he recovers soon tho 
and if they can get Jeremy Jacquet in, that would be amazing 
so fingers crossed they can make this work without any other clubs snapping him up 
. And what's with all these £60m+ centre-backs? In my day, we were lucky if someone was willing to part with a few quid for a decent defender 
. But hey, I suppose progress is one thing and getting decent talent doesn't hurt, right? 
️ Still can't help but feel like we're losing that magical atmosphere of waiting for the big transfer announcement... when did we become so formulaic? 
. As Chelsea seeks to fortify their backline, I find it fascinating how the concept of 'quality' is evaluated and measured 
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. In an ever-changing landscape where rival clubs are vying for the same player, can a club like Chelsea truly say they're in charge? The stakes are high, and with Jacquet's potential arrival, the pressure will be on to deliver results 
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... it's never easy when an injury hits, especially one as bad as Levi Colwill's 
... hope he heals up quickly and gets back on the pitch soon 
... Jeremy Jacquet seems like a great option, but rival clubs are also sniffing around, making things a bit complicated 
... fingers crossed for Chelsea that they can make this deal happen 
! Chelsea needs a new centre-back ASAP 
, Levi Colwill's injury was like, super bad 
! According to stats, injuries in the Premier League are on the rise 
, and we can expect more players getting hurt. But back to Jacquet, his price tag is crazy expensive £60m+, that's like 2-3 seasons of wages for most teams 
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. According to data from Transfermarkt, centre-backs are one of the most expensive positions to sign in Europe 
. They really need a solid centre-back, especially after Colwill's injury 
just great another £60m signing and we're not even sure if chalobah or adarabioyo will stay at the club this summer... it's like we never learned from the mata fiasco 
and now we're gonna throw more money at the problem without addressing the underlying issues 
. but at £60m, is it worth it? i mean, they're not made of money 
. The young French defender has already proven himself with Rennes and could be a game-changer for the Blues. Let's be real, their backline needs a serious boost 
. With Trevoh Chalobah and Tosin Adarabioyo's contracts coming up in the summer, it'll be interesting to see what happens next. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Chelsea can get this deal done without too much drama 
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. And Marcos Senesi, isn't he like some Brazilian or something? 
. Plus, Trevoh and Tosin are still good options, maybe they just need time to settle into the team? 
... what about the others, Trevoh & Tosin? wont they just get sold if no one else signs on? 
gotta be excited to see him bring his game to the champions league stage 
. Jacquet sounds like a decent option, but its weird how another defender like Senesi is also getting interest from Juve