Jacquet, 20, is regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe with Arsenal also credited with firm interest. Chelsea are prepared to pay €50million (£43.6m) to get the deal done this month with Rennes looking for at least £56million. To end the impasse, RMC Sport report the Premier League side are prepared to immediately loan Jacquet back to the Ligue 1 side for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet in Chelsea’s sights (Picture: Getty Images)Cashing in on Fofana will enable Chelsea to sign Jacquet and immediately send him back to Rennes. Jacquet has agreed terms with Chelsea (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)‘When you have offers from such a club, it can make things a little hesitant.

Source: Metro January 21, 2026 13:39 UTC