{"id":40709,"date":"2026-02-02T01:55:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/why-chelsea-took-a-step-back-from-pursuing-jaquet-as-liverpool-won-the-race\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T01:55:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T06:55:36","slug":"why-chelsea-took-a-step-back-from-pursuing-jaquet-as-liverpool-won-the-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/02\/why-chelsea-took-a-step-back-from-pursuing-jaquet-as-liverpool-won-the-race\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Chelsea took a step back from pursuing Jaquet as Liverpool won the race"},"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\/02\/02\/why-chelsea-took-a-step-back-from-pursuing-jaquet-as-liverpool-won-the-race\/#Why_Chelsea_withdrew_from_signing_Jacket\" >Why Chelsea withdrew from signing Jacket<\/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\/02\/02\/why-chelsea-took-a-step-back-from-pursuing-jaquet-as-liverpool-won-the-race\/#Liverpool_are_ready_to_move_on_to_the_final_stages\" >Liverpool are ready to move on to the final stages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea have cooled their interest in Jeremy Jacquet following a major change in the past 48 hours, paving the way for Liverpool to make a decisive move for the Rennes defender.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The latest information, provided by well-connected journalist Ben Jacobs, revealed how quickly the balance of the deal tipped in Liverpool&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n<p>Jaquet has attracted the attention of several Premier League clubs following his impressive rise in Stade Rennais colors, but Liverpool&#8217;s fundamentals have proved decisive.<\/p>\n<p>The Reds are thought to be moving quickly towards completion, having begun talks and pre-agreed terms over three weeks ago, before ramping up negotiations in recent days.<\/p>\n<p>His bold approach paid off, and Jaquet is scheduled to undergo a medical check on Monday.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Chelsea_withdrew_from_signing_Jacket\"><\/span>Why Chelsea withdrew from signing Jacket<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>From Chelsea&#8217;s point of view, this change is more due to internal planning than sudden doubts about Jaquet&#8217;s qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>The club were well aware of Rennes&#8217; assessment and, importantly, did not consider personal conditions to be an obstacle. However, with the development of Chelsea&#8217;s own defensive department, the equation has changed.<\/p>\n<p>With Mamadou Sarr&#8217;s impending return from his loan spell at RC Strasbourg, the centre-back depth has been strengthened and there is less urgency to recruit from outside.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, Chelsea are keen to protect the path of highly regarded academy talent Josh Achiampong, with him seen internally as a long-term option rather than a player to be blocked by another young player.<\/p>\n<p>Unwilling to sell Acheampong and unwilling to overcrowd the position, Chelsea have now withdrawn from the deal altogether, allowing Liverpool to make a run for it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liverpool_are_ready_to_move_on_to_the_final_stages\"><\/span>Liverpool are ready to move on to the final stages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jeremy Jacquet is active in Rennes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For Liverpool, Jaquet fits perfectly into their long-term recruitment strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The club is actively planning for the future of its defensive unit, blending experience with emerging talent that has the potential to be world-class.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool see Jaquet as both a short-term addition and a long-term asset, especially for a club looking to remain competitive domestically and in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>With a medical pending, Jaquet looks set to become the latest example of Liverpool&#8217;s ambitious approach paying dividends in the transfer market.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Liverpool and Chelsea to negotiate with soon-to-be free agent defender <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea have cooled their interest in Jeremy Jacquet following a major change in the past 48 hours, paving the way for Liverpool to make a decisive move for the Rennes defender.The latest information, provided by well-connected journalist Ben Jacobs, revealed how quickly the balance of the deal tipped in Liverpool&#8217;s favor. 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