Chelsea are intensifying negotiations with Rennes for extremely rated French centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, with the participant himself interested by making the transfer to Stamford Bridge.
Discussions were ongoing during January, and the 20-year-old defender has nowemerged as Chelsea’s most sensible defensive precedence for the present window.
Rennes dangle company – Jacquet to price greater than Doku
Rennes are refusing to budge simply. The Ligue 1 aspect offered Jérémy Doku to Manchester Town for €64 million, and, in step with membership insiders, they would like much more for Jacquet, who’s below contract till 2029 and has no unencumber clause.
Jacquet has began just about each and every league fit this season, turning into some of the spectacular younger defenders in France.
He has attracted a couple of scouts throughout Europe, however Chelsea stay probably the most decided suitor and feature already made the participant mindful he’s a key a part of their long-term undertaking.
Chelsea’s want for a centre-back has grown following accidents, inconsistent shape within the present squad, and a want to refresh the defensive core below new head trainer Liam Rosenior.
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Chelsea have two choices on their shortlistJacobo Ramon of Como 1907 in motion (Photograph through Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photographs)
Journalist Ben Jacobs stories that Chelsea also are tracking Jacobo Ramón of Como as a substitute.
On the other hand, pulling off a deal for the 19-year-old Spanish defender can be extraordinarily difficult.
Ramón most effective joined Como ultimate summer season. Actual Madrid dangle an €8m buyback clause. The Spanish giants additionally retain a 50% sell-on, giving them vital keep an eye on.
Actual have no longer dominated out re-signing the participant and that can make it tough for Chelsea to signal him.
This implies any transfer for Ramón would most likely require each Como and Actual Madrid to approve a posh monetary construction.
Every other identify being evaluated is Marcos Senesi, recently at Bournemouth. The Argentine global is out of contract this summer season, making him probably the most financially available candidate.
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