Chelsea have identified Jeremy Jacquet as their top target in the January transfer window.
The Blues are determined to sign a defender this month to give Liam Rosenior’s side a stronger foundation.
Chelsea have used seven different players in the centre-back position this season, highlighting that it is an area of weakness.
Rosenior will now be hoping that Jacquet can come in and immediately improve his team’s backline.
The Chelsea Chronicle provides all the key information about Jacquet, including his transfer news and stats.
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Everything you need to know about Jeremy Jacquet
Jeremy Jacquet’s age and height
Jeremy Jacquet was born in Bondy, France, on July 13, 2005, and joined Rennes’ youth team in 2019.
Jacquet is six feet, two inches tall (1.88 metres). He is slightly taller than Levi Colwill (1.87m) and shorter than Trevoh Chalobah (1.92m).
What is Jeremy Jacquet’s position and style of play?
Jacquet’s only position is centre-back. He is right-footed, but he has often played on the left side of a back three for Rennes.
Jacquet is a well-rounded defender who excels particularly in winning aerial duels and carrying the ball forward.
He is solid defensively and comfortable on the ball, making him an archetype of the modern centre-back.
Jeremy Jacquet playing for Rennes
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Jeremy Jacquet stats
Jacquet made his Rennes debut on January 13, 2024, but he only became a first-team regular at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
He has only missed two out of 18 Ligue 1 matches so far this season, making him one of their key players.
Jacquet has never scored and has only one assist in 29 appearances for Rennes in all competitions.
Jeremy Jacquet transfer news
Jacquet is reportedly at the top of Chelsea’s three-man centre-back shortlist for the January transfer window.
The Frenchman has also been linked with Arsenal, but it seems highly likely that he will move to West London instead.
Jacquet is widely expected to join Chelsea for a fee in the region of £60 million and sign a long-term contract.
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What is Jeremy Jacquet’s FC 26 rating?
Jacquet has a current rating of 76 and a potential rating of 84 in EA Sports FC 26. His best attributes include jumping (82), strength (81) and standing tackle (78).
There is a good chance that the 20-year-old will receive an increased rating when FC 27 is released next autumn.
Jeremy Jacquet’s social media
You can find Jacquet on Instagram under the handle @j.jacquet97. He has over 22,000 followers, probably including some excited Chelsea fans.
Jacquet does not have a public Twitter/X account.
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