Paul Merson is ‘shocked’ to see Chelsea miss out on Rennes youngster Jeremy Jacquet (Picture: Getty)Paul Merson says he is ‘shocked’ that Chelsea were beaten to a deal for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet by Liverpool this January. I don’t know why this kid is staying in France until the start of next season,. ‘I don’t know if it’s FFP rules, I don’t know if it is that. ‘Jacquet is a good signing for Liverpool and, as a Chelsea fan, I’m shocked that he hasn’t gone to Chelsea,’ Merson – a lifelong fan of Chelsea – added. ‘I know Chelsea have got a lot of centre-backs but I think there’s a lot that need to come in and out of Chelsea in my opinion.

Source: Metro February 02, 2026 12:26 UTC