{"id":38070,"date":"2026-01-19T16:33:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T21:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-prepare-e50m-bid-for-top-defensive-target-in-january\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:33:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T21:33:32","slug":"chelsea-prepare-e50m-bid-for-top-defensive-target-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/19\/chelsea-prepare-e50m-bid-for-top-defensive-target-in-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea prepare \u20ac50m bid for top defensive target in January"},"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-prepare-e50m-bid-for-top-defensive-target-in-january\/#Chelsea_make_Jeremy_Jaquet_their_top_priority\" >Chelsea make Jeremy Jaquet their top priority<\/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-prepare-e50m-bid-for-top-defensive-target-in-january\/#The_young_French_defender_was_very_impressive\" >The young French defender was very impressive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to RMC Sport, Chelsea are prepared to make a \u20ac50 million offer for Rennes&#8217; highly-rated young centre-back Jeremy Jacquet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old has quickly become one of Europe&#8217;s most sought-after defensive players, with Chelsea&#8217;s interest the most advanced of several top clubs tracking his development.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea have identified Jaquet as a priority target now and in the future, as new head coach Liam Rosenior is keen to rebuild the team, particularly central defence.<\/p>\n<p>The club have been actively scouting for young, talented defenders in recent months and Jacquet fits that profile perfectly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_make_Jeremy_Jaquet_their_top_priority\"><\/span>Chelsea make Jeremy Jaquet their top priority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea&#8217;s \u20ac50m offer shows both their belief in Jacquet&#8217;s potential and their desire to beat their European rivals as he signs.<\/p>\n<p>Sources close to the French club insist they will demand a transfer fee of more than 60 million euros, especially since Jaquet&#8217;s contract runs until 2029 and there is no release clause, and several clubs are monitoring the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The long-term contract gives Rennes strong negotiating power and means they won&#8217;t be forced to sell in January unless they receive a huge bid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_young_French_defender_was_very_impressive\"><\/span>The young French defender was very impressive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Jacket has had a sensational rise. He is a France Under-21 international who played in all but two of Rennes&#8217; Ligue 1 games in the 2025\/26 season and is considered one of France&#8217;s top young defenders, alongside Lenny Yolo and Lucas Berardo.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea remain determined to bring in a defender who can anchor their backline for the next 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>Rennes are likely to resist unless a valuation of more than 60 million euros is met, but negotiations are expected to continue.<\/p>\n<p>If the Blues raise their fees, there could be a breakthrough sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8216;He can do anything&#8217;: Chelsea hero demands super signing who could be the missing piece <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to RMC Sport, Chelsea are prepared to make a \u20ac50 million offer for Rennes&#8217; highly-rated young centre-back Jeremy Jacquet. The 20-year-old has quickly become one of Europe&#8217;s most sought-after defensive players, with Chelsea&#8217;s interest the most advanced of several top clubs tracking his development. 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