Overview
- Chelsea sent a delegation to France for face‑to‑face negotiations, with new contacts planned this week to try to close a deal.
- Rennes want a sale above their Jeremy Doku benchmark (€64m), while reports say Chelsea’s offers are currently lower, around €50–56m.
- Jacquet has agreed personal terms and is keen on a January move, with the 20‑year‑old under contract at Rennes until 2029.
- Multiple elite clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, have shown interest, adding competitive pressure to talks.
- Chelsea are weighing UEFA squad and financial constraints, having left a Champions League List A slot available as they seek a defensive reinforcement approved by Liam Rosenior.