According to reports, Chelsea are leading the race to sign Stade Rennes wonderkid Jeremy Jacquet, but Liverpool are \u2018expected to make their move in the coming days\u2019.<\/p>\n
Jacquet\u2019s future has been one of the stories of the January transfer window, though a summer move is more realistic than one this month.<\/p>\n
Chelsea favourites to sign Jeremy Jacquet<\/p>\n
Several European giants are interested in the 19-year-old, including Bayern Munich, Chelsea<\/strong><\/a> and Liverpool.<\/p>\n All three get a mention in the latest from Fichajes<\/a>, where it is claimed that Chelsea \u2018appear to have taken the lead in the race to sign Jacquet\u2019.<\/p>\n The Blues\u2019 transfer philosophy is to recruit young players with high resale value and the Rennes centre-back is tipped to become one of the best in Europe, so their interest comes as no surprise.<\/p>\n While they \u2018have the advantage\u2019 and are \u2018prepared to make an offer close to \u20ac75million\u2019 (\u00a365m), Chelsea and Bayern \u2018are not far behind\u2019 and \u2018are expected to make their move in the coming days to try and block\u2019 the Londoners.<\/p>\n MORE CHELSEA TRANSFER NEWS ON F365 Liverpool\u2019s offer is expected to be \u2018significant\u2019 as Rennes hold out for a big fee. The report adds:<\/p>\n Bayern Munich, known for their ability to attract young talent and their long-term approach, have shown great interest in Jacquet. The German club see the defender as a key piece to strengthen their defensive line.<\/p>\n On the other hand, Liverpool are also closely monitoring Jacquet\u2019s situation. With their track record of shrewd signings and their need to bolster their defense, Arne Slot\u2019s side could also make a significant offer.<\/p>\n Stade Rennes, aware of the importance of their young star, will not be willing to let him go for a low fee, and any offers received are expected to be negotiated very carefully. Furthermore, the fact that Jacquet has become one of the most promising defenders in Europe only increases the value of his transfer.<\/p>\n Bayern Munich or Liverpool cannot be ruled out making a splash with their offers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Do Chelsea need another centre-back?<\/p>\n The short answer is yes.<\/p>\n The longer answer is yes\u2026 but not another kid.<\/p>\n Todd Boehly is playing Football Manager at this stage, hoarding wonderkids like there\u2019s no tomorrow.<\/p>\n Jacquet would join a centre-back department consisting of Levi Colwill, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, and Aaron Anselmino, while Axel Disasi is surplus to requirements, and Jorrel Hato and Josh Acheampong can also slot in there.<\/p>\n There\u2019s an alarming lack of experience in the squad, and while signing a defender in or approaching their prime doesn\u2019t fit the new Chelsea model, they\u2019re unlikely to win any major trophies soon with a team full of youngsters.<\/p>\n
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