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Chelsea are keen to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes before the transfer window closes on Monday at 7pm
Chelsea remain locked in talks with Rennes as they pursue a deal for defender Jeremy Jacquet, it has been reported.
Once those games are out of the way, the clubs will be left with less than 48 hours to try and complete a deal. If the Blues cannot get an agreement with Rennes in place by the 7pm deadline, they are likely to retain their interest ahead of the summer.
Jacquet has played 17 times for Rennes in Ligue 1 this campaign. The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Ligue 2 club Clermont but has established himself as a key figure for Rennes this term.
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior is not as fully involved in the decision making process as the structure of football clubs continues to evolve.
“That’s the beauty of being a head coach within a structure. I’m not an old-school manager that’s got out the phone and is making calls,” he explained.
“I’ve got the best people, I think, in world football working on those things.
“I probably see the last two per cent of the work they do, which allows me to focus on what I need to focus on: the team and the performance.”
He added: “I don’t want to be sat in an office all day. I want to be on the training pitch.”
Rennes are reluctant to sell Jacquet this month and it is likely to take a significant offer from Chelsea to get a deal done by Monday evening. Talks are ongoing and with the player already agreeing personal terms, the Blues are in a strong position to try and get it over the line.
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