Arsenal will unlikely sign 20-year-old French defensive sensation Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by French outlet Foot Mercato, Jeremy Jacquet is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The Gunners are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing another centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 20-year-old Stade Rennais defensive sensation has emerged as a target for the North London outfit.
The Premier League giants recently contacted the Frenchman’s entourage to discuss a possible move in the summer transfer window. However, the young defender has turned down Arsenal’s approach, with Stade Rennais tying him to a new contract until 2029.
Who is Jeremy Jacquet?
Jeremy Jacquet is the latest highly-rated prospect to rise in prominence in his homeland. France continues to be a conveyor belt of talent, relentlessly producing promising prodigies one after the other. As for the 20-year-old, he is a native of Bondy and passed through the academies at AS Outre Mer du Bois l’Abbe and Joinville RC before graduating from the youth division at Stade Rennais.
The French defensive sensation has turned out 12 times thus far for Rennes while chipping in with one assist in nearly 1,000 minutes of game time. Meanwhile, Jacquet’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs across Europe. Arsenal will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature in the summer transfer window.
London calling?
Arsenal’s interest in Jeremy Jacquet is perplexing. The Gunners have already bolstered their defensive unit by signing Cristhian Mosquera in the summer transfer window. While Jakub Kiwior faces an uncertain future at the North London club, they do not need another centre-back.
Nevertheless, Jacquet has emerged as a target for Arsenal, with the Premier League bigwigs keen on building a formidable backline for the long haul. However, a summer move for the 20-year-old Frenchman will not see the light of day, with the young defender turning down the North London club’s approach.
Meanwhile, the French defensive prospect’s response may be a blessing in disguise, as Arsenal may not need any more summer signings. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for Jacquet.