Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing 20-year-old French defensive sensation Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais.
According to a report by The Athletic, Arsenal and Chelsea are keen on signing Jeremy Jacquet. The two London giants are keen on reinforcing their defensive units by signing a versatile centre-back next year. So, the 20-year-old Stade Rennais prospect has emerged as a target, with both clubs tracking his progress at the Ligue 1 club.
Who is Jeremy Jacquet?
Jeremy Jacquet has established himself as one of the most promising young defensive prospects in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first-team squad at Stade Rennais. The Bondy native spent his formative years in France, passing through the academies at AS Outre Mer du Bois l’Abbe and Joinville RC before graduating from the youth division at Stade Rennais. Meanwhile, the Frenchman has enjoyed his breakthrough at the Ligue 1 club this term.
The 20-year-old has made 15 Ligue 1 appearances thus far in the 2025/26 season, becoming a regular for Stade Rennais. Meanwhile, Jacquet’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal and Chelsea are among the prospective suitors vying for the French defender’s signature.
London calling?
The promising Stade Rennais defender emerged on Arsenal’s radar during the summer transfer window. However, the continued interest is perplexing, as Mikel Arteta has a stacked central defensive unit. While William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are the first-choice centre-backs, Cristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, and Ben White are the backup options for the primary duo.
So, it is unclear how Jeremy Jacquet will fit the scheme of things at Arsenal unless they part ways with at least one centre-back. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Jeremy Jacquet is understandable, even though Enzo Maresca also has several centre-backs in his squad.
Axel Disasi has no future at Chelsea, while Benoit Badiashile’s long-term future remains uncertain. So, Chelsea can do with at least one new centre-back, with Jacquet emerging as a viable target. Meanwhile, widespread reports have also linked the 20-year-old Frenchman with several other high-profile clubs.
Recent reports have suggested that Jacquet is a target for Real Madrid, Liverpool, and Manchester United. With Arsenal and Chelsea also tracking the French defensive sensation’s progress at Stade Rennais, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for him.
