Liverpool are in the race to sign Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes and could hijack Chelsea’s attempt to sign the 20-year-old player. – Both Premier League giants know it will cost.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with a bid to sign the Rennes defender, the youngster informed his club that he wants to join “The Blues” during the January window. BUT….
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However, Rennes stands firm on their appreciation of the centre-back and does not want to lose him in the middle of the season.
Rennes demands large transfer fee for sale
The French team is currently fighting for a Champions League spot in Ligue 1, and is in sixth place in the table. Sources in France tell GMS that a club-record sale, surpassing the €64 million Jeremy Doku brought in when he went to Manchester City, could be needed for an immediate sale.
Rennes went into the winter window with the expectation that Jacquet, who has a contract until 2029, would stay. The talented defender has several interested parties in the summer, including Arsenal and Bayern Munich, and Rennes expected a bidding war at the end of the season – with Liverpool now also showing interest.
Rennes’ plans for Jacquet transfer confirmed
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the 20-year-old’s future in a YouTube video, suggesting that a deal could be struck this month, but that Jacquet is unlikely to actually leave France until the summer.
Romano said: “Chelsea wanted to go all in and there was a Chelsea assignment at Rennes to try and get Jérémy Jacquet. The answer from Rennes is that they want to keep the player in this January window.
“Rennes believe that Jacquet can only leave for insane money. They want a record sum, 65-70 million euros, so there is no agreement on the fee, and Rennes insist on keeping the player now and selling the player now for the summer.
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Liverpool join the race for Jacquet
“So now there is an opportunity for Jérémy Jacquet, who is one of the world’s most talented defenders, to leave the club in the summer, but make a deal now – that is the opportunity.
“Chelsea are in the race for Jérémy Jacquet, with signing this summer, Liverpool are also keeping an eye on the player, Bayern are also calling.”
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with the player, but as mentioned above, there is disagreement between the two clubs over a transfer fee. This has opened the door for Liverpool to make an offer now. “The Reds” could thus swipe in to hijack the transfer from Chelsea and finalize a deal this month to sign the young player in the summer.
