Chelsea continue to be linked with several high-profile players across Europe as Liam Rosenior and his staff plan ahead for the summer transfer window. Chelsea’s recruitment team remains focused on adding young,

Chelsea are on the hunt for a new central defender to lead their backline. This ought to have been a top priority after Antonio Rudiger left for a free to Real Madrid in 2022, and it was a need only exacerbated when Thiago Silva returned to Fluminense two years later.

Rennes head coach Habib Beye has reiterated on Thursday his wish to rely on France U21 international centre-back Jérémy Jacquet (20) until the end of the

That is according to ex-Everton, Aston Villa, and Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who is “ surprised” that Chelsea are pursuing defender Jeremy Jacquet. Jacquet is also on Liverpool’s radar, as the 20-year-old has impressed during his time at Ligue 1 side Rennes.

Liam Rosenior has plenty to sort out after replacing Enzo Maresca as Chelsea boss, with one key priority being to sign a centre-back.

Chelsea have come up with a new plan to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes as the Blues aim to beat off competition to land the €60 million-rated (£52m/$70m) defender from the Ligue 1 side. Liam Rosenior's side are eager to bolster their backline in the January transfer window and have identified the exciting 20-year-old as a top target.

There has been a twist in the transfer talks between Chelsea and Rennes for star defender Jeremy Jacquet. While personal terms have been agreed with the highly rated Jacquet, an agreement over a fee between the two clubs is still missing,

Well, it’s not even really an update, as it doesn’t sound like there is anything to update, but Fabrizio Romano has the latest.Chelsea are trying to sign Rennes centre back Jeremy Jacquet this