{"id":38090,"date":"2026-01-20T04:39:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/chelseas-priority-remains-jaquet-but-there-are-two-other-alternatives-on-their-shortlist\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T04:39:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:39:39","slug":"chelseas-priority-remains-jaquet-but-there-are-two-other-alternatives-on-their-shortlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/01\/20\/chelseas-priority-remains-jaquet-but-there-are-two-other-alternatives-on-their-shortlist\/","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea&#8217;s priority remains Jaquet, but there are two other alternatives on their shortlist"},"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\/20\/chelseas-priority-remains-jaquet-but-there-are-two-other-alternatives-on-their-shortlist\/#Rennes_is_solid_%E2%80%93_Jackets_price_will_be_higher_than_Docs\" >Rennes is solid \u2013 Jacket\u2019s price will be higher than Doc\u2019s.<\/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\/20\/chelseas-priority-remains-jaquet-but-there-are-two-other-alternatives-on-their-shortlist\/#There_are_two_options_on_Chelseas_shortlist\" >There are two options on Chelsea&#8217;s shortlist.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are intensifying negotiations with Rennes for highly-rated French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, who is also keen on a move to Stamford Bridge. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Talks have continued throughout January, with the 20-year-old defender currently<br \/>He has emerged as Chelsea&#8217;s top defensive priority this season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rennes_is_solid_%E2%80%93_Jackets_price_will_be_higher_than_Docs\"><\/span>Rennes is solid \u2013 Jacket\u2019s price will be higher than Doc\u2019s.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rennes won&#8217;t move easily. The Ligue 1 side sold Jeremy Doku to Manchester City for \u20ac64 million, but club sources say they are seeking even more for Jaquet, who is under contract until 2029 and has no release clause.<\/p>\n<p>Jacquet has started almost every league match this season and has become one of France&#8217;s most impressive young defenders.<\/p>\n<p>Although he has attracted multiple scouts across Europe, Chelsea remain the most determined suitor and have already made the player aware that he is a key part of their long-term project.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea&#8217;s need for a centre-back has increased following injuries, the team&#8217;s current inconsistent form and a desire to refresh the core of their defense under new head coach Liam Rosenior.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_two_options_on_Chelseas_shortlist\"><\/span>There are two options on Chelsea&#8217;s shortlist.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a-414x277.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a-630x421.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a-768x513.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a-770x514.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a-900x601.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a-1200x802.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pisa-sc-v-como-1907-serie-a.jpg.webp 1350w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jacobo Ramon of Como 1907 in action (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that Chelsea are also monitoring Como&#8217;s Jacobo Ramon as a possible replacement.<\/p>\n<p>However, a deal for the 19-year-old Spanish defender would be extremely difficult to accomplish.<\/p>\n<p>Ramon only joined Como last summer. 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Talks have continued throughout January, with the 20-year-old defender currentlyHe has emerged as Chelsea&#8217;s top defensive priority this season. Rennes is solid \u2013 Jacket\u2019s price will be higher than Doc\u2019s. 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