Chelsea are reportedly hoping to sign 20-year-old French defender Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais this month.
Jeremy Jacquet is highly rated across Europe, and Liam Rosenior wants Chelsea to sign the player this month. However, the deal has not yet been completed. The Frenchman is likely to cost around €65 million. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea are looking at potential alternatives as well if the deal does not go through. They have identified Marcos Senesi as an option.
The 28-year-old has done quite well for Bournemouth, and he could be attracted to the idea of joining Chelsea. The Blues have been quite vulnerable at the back, and they need to tighten up defensively. Rosenior will be hoping to qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, and they need to do well in the second half of the campaign to finish in the top four.
Jacquet has already agreed personal terms with Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee. The 20-year-old is a phenomenal talent with a bright future, and he could develop into a world-class defender with the right guidance. He could be a star for Chelsea in the long-term.
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Chelsea to move for Senesi?
On the other hand, Marcos Senesi would be a more experienced option for them. He could make an immediate impact and establish himself as a key player for the club. It will be interesting to see what Chelsea decide in the coming days.
There is no doubt that the Bournemouth defender will be tempted to join Chelsea if the opportunity presents itself. It would be a huge step up in his career, and he will want to play for one of the world’s biggest clubs.
Chelsea have not been at their best in recent months, and they recently sacked Enzo Maresca. They are now looking to get their back on track under a new manager. It will be interesting to see if they can support Liam Rosenior with quality signings during the January transfer window. They need to improve a few areas if they truly want to compete with elite clubs.
