The talks have been going on throughout January, and now so have the twenty-year-old defender
emerged as Chelsea’s defensive priority for the current period.
Rennes holds out – Jacquet will cost more than Doku
Rennes refuses to give in easily. The Ligue 1 side sold Jérémy Doku to Manchester City for 64 million euros, and club insiders say they want even more for Jacquet, who is under contract until 2029 and has no release clause.
Jacquet has started almost every league match this season, becoming one of France’s most impressive young defenders.
He has attracted several scouts from across Europe, but Chelsea remain the most determined candidate and have already made the player aware that he is an important part of their long-term project.
Chelsea’s need for a centre-back has grown due to injuries, inconsistent form in the current squad and a desire to refresh the defensive core under new head coach Liam Rosenior.
Chelsea have two alternatives on their shortlist
Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that Chelsea are also monitoring Como’s Jacobo Ramón as an alternative.
However, it would be a huge challenge to strike a deal for the 19-year-old Spanish defender.
Ramón only joined Como last summer. Real Madrid has a buyback clause of eight million euros. The Spanish giants also maintain a 50% sell-through rate, giving them significant control.
Real have not ruled out re-signing the player and that could make it difficult for Chelsea to sign him.
This means that any move by Ramón will likely require both Como and Real Madrid to approve a complex financial structure.
Another name under evaluation is Marcos Senesi, currently at Bournemouth. The Argentina international is out of contract this summer, making him the most financially accessible candidate.
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