{"id":38044,"date":"2026-01-19T00:25:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T05:25:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-officials-fly-to-europe-in-pursuit-of-e65m-star-player\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T05:25:29","slug":"chelsea-officials-fly-to-europe-in-pursuit-of-e65m-star-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-officials-fly-to-europe-in-pursuit-of-e65m-star-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea officials fly to Europe in pursuit of \u20ac65m star player"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-officials-fly-to-europe-in-pursuit-of-e65m-star-player\/#Chelsea_officials_fly_to_France_to_sign_Jeremy_Jacquet\" >Chelsea officials fly to France to sign Jeremy Jacquet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-officials-fly-to-europe-in-pursuit-of-e65m-star-player\/#Why_Jeremy_Jacquet_is_Chelseas_top_defensive_target\" >Why Jeremy Jacquet is Chelsea&#8217;s top defensive target<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-officials-fly-to-europe-in-pursuit-of-e65m-star-player\/#Jacquets_great_performance_at_Rennes\" >Jacquet&#8217;s great performance at Rennes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"264\"><strong>Chelsea are stepping up their pursuit of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the Blues closing in on a big deal in January as negotiations between the two clubs intensify.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with the highly-rated 20-year-old and are preparing a contract, with the player fully committed to a move.<\/p>\n<p>The remaining hurdle is reaching a fee agreement with Rennes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_officials_fly_to_France_to_sign_Jeremy_Jacquet\"><\/span>Chelsea officials fly to France to sign Jeremy Jacquet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Romano, Chelsea&#8217;s current offer is lower than Rennes&#8217; valuation, but negotiations are accelerating.<\/p>\n<p>Rennes are thought to be aiming to sell him for around 65 million euros, which would be the club&#8217;s highest ever price. In a clear sign of intent, Chelsea officials traveled to France to push the deal over the line before the January deadline closes.<\/p>\n<p>Romano reported on X as follows:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Jeremy Jacquet, who is clearly their main target at centre-back. The deal is ready, the player is motivated and negotiations continue with Rennes, who are seeking a sale price of around 65 million euros, the highest in the club&#8217;s history. #CFC&#8217;s bid is currently lower than this. A mission to France has already taken place.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Jeremy_Jacquet_is_Chelseas_top_defensive_target\"><\/span>Why Jeremy Jacquet is Chelsea&#8217;s top defensive target<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Chelsea can close the gap, they will sign one of Ligue 1&#8217;s outstanding defensive players for the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n<p>Since returning from his loan spell at Clermont, Jacquet has established himself as Rennes&#8217; defensive leader, combining elite physicality with modern ball-playing ability, a profile that strongly appealed to Chelsea&#8217;s recruitment team.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jacquets_great_performance_at_Rennes\"><\/span>Jacquet&#8217;s great performance at Rennes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>His physical profile fits the Premier League mold perfectly, but it is his statistical output that has caught the eye of Chelsea&#8217;s recruitment team.<\/p>\n<p>So far this season, Jacquet ranks in the 95th percentile for interceptions among Ligue 1 defenders, highlighting his elite anticipation and ability to read the game.<\/p>\n<p>But he&#8217;s more than just a destroyer. He is also comfortable playing from the back, boasting an 88% pass completion rate and ranks high in progressive carries from the defense.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image_2026-01-18_222053123.png.webp 618w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Jacquet stats via Fbref<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>His aggressive, front-footed style has seen him win 64% of his ground battles this season, adding a layer of grit to Chelsea&#8217;s backline that has been missing at times.<\/p>\n<p>At just 20 years old, he represents both an immediate athletic improvement and a long-term investment in the Blues&#8217; defense.<\/p>\n<p>The next few days will be decisive as personal terms have been agreed and negotiations are underway. Chelsea&#8217;s willingness to travel and advance negotiations suggests growing confidence that a compromise can be achieved.<\/p>\n<p>If the deal goes through, Jeremy Jacquet will become one of the most expensive defensive additions in Chelsea&#8217;s history and will be a clear statement of intent during the January contract period.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea are stepping up their pursuit of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the Blues closing in on a big deal in January as negotiations between the two clubs intensify. Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with the highly-rated 20-year-old and are preparing a contract, with the player fully committed to a move. 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