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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 season. The highly-rated [Rennes centre-back is a priority target for Chelsea FC](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2026/jeremy-jacquet-agrees-chelsea-move-with-premier-league-side-set-to-loan-defender-back-to-rennes/), who have previously entered into talks with the Bretons. But barring any change of hearts from the Ligue 1 side’s executives – and a colossal €70m transfer bid – Jérémy Jacquet is expected to stick in Brittany.
**[Ouest-France](https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/stade-rennais/stade-rennais-bluffe-par-son-calme-habib-beye-evoque-lattitude-de-jeremy-jacquet-convoite-par-chelsea-5dba7fd4-f7b8-11f0-89fe-d868311a6ee2)** adds that Chelsea are aware of Rennes’ valuation of Jacquet, who is expected to return to Beye’s line-up on Saturday when Brittany rivals Lorient turn up at Rennes’ Roazhon Park. The Rennes head coach said in his pre-game presser that he was impressed by Jacquet’s composed handling of the situation. “_He’s laser-focused on what he’s experiencing right now_.”
The former Senegal international full-back added that, because he leads a highly-ambitious Rennes side, he wants to field the strongest team possible and retain the best players. “_Jérémy is one of those players_.” Although Beye admitted that he’s not in charge of the transfer market and that he won’t have the final say due to Ligue 1’s economic reality. “_There are still a few days left in the transfer window; anything can happen. We need things to be as calm as possible._“
GFFN | Bastien Cheval