Chelsea may have to ramp up the efforts to sign 20-year-old French defender Jeremy Jacquet from Ligue 1 club Stade Rennais this year.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Jeremy Jacquet is the subject of interest from Chelsea. The Blues are eager to bolster their defensive units by signing a versatile centre-back this year. So, the 20-year-old Stade Rennais prospect has emerged as a target. However, with Arsenal, Real Madrid, and Manchester United also keen on securing his services, the West London club must step up.
Who is Jeremy Jacquet?
Jeremy Jacquet has established himself as one of the most promising young prospects in Ligue 1 since breaking into the first-team squad at Stade Rennais. Born in Bondy, the Frenchman spent his formative years in his homeland, 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 20-year-old has enjoyed his breakthrough at the Ligue 1 club this term.
Jacquet has made 16 Ligue 1 appearances thus far in the 2025/26 season, becoming a regular for Stade Rennais. Meanwhile, the French defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, and Real Madrid are among the prospective suitors vying for the youngster’s signature.
A man in demand
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 them.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Jeremy Jacquet is understandable, even though they also have several centre-backs in the senior squad. Axel Disasi will leave Chelsea this year, while Benoit Badiashile’s long-term future remains uncertain. So, the Blues can do with at least one new centre-back, with Jacquet emerging as a viable target.
As for Manchester United, Harry Maguire’s long-term future is uncertain, as the English international has entered the final six months of his contract. So, Jacquet is a viable target. Over at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has approved a move for the 20-year-old Frenchman. With David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger on the wrong side of 30, the Merengues need a new centre-back.
The latest report has revealed that the interest from Arsenal, Manchester United, and Real Madrid may push Chelsea to ramp up the efforts to secure his services. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the promising French centre-back.
