Jacquet, a France under-21 international, is open to a move to the Premier League but Rennes are demanding more than €60 million (£69.72m) and are in a strong position to negotiate with the 20-year-old's existing contract set to expire in 2029. However, personal terms are not expected to be an issue and Chelsea are aiming to progress talks with Rennes in the coming days. Jacquet is a Rennes academy graduate and made his debut in January 2024. He has made 16 appearances this season and was sent off in a 5-0 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain last month.
The departure of Inigo Martinez has hurt FC Barcelona more than they might have anticipated in the ongoing season. The veteran centre-back was not only a leader on the pitch, but also the ideal fit to execute Hansi Flick's high-line tactics and offside trap - something that the club have struggled with of late, while he was also the only left-footed central defender in the squad.