Rennes manager Habib Beye has called on his club to resist Chelsea\u2019s winter approach for 20-year-old defender J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet. Talks between the two clubs are understood to be ongoing, with Jacquet believed to have reached an agreement over personal terms with Chelsea. All that remains, reports say, is a handshake on a transfer fee.<\/p>\n
Rennes are thought to be asking for a sum well above their current record sale, J\u00e9r\u00e9my Doku\u2019s \u20ac60 million move to Manchester City. That level of demand would represent a major statement from the club, and Beye has urged those above him to prioritise retaining the player, at least until the end of the season.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe J\u00e9r\u00e9my is very important to our objectives, and if he were to leave, we would have to lower those objectives, because he\u2019s a key player for us, one of the best on our team,\u201d Beye explained. He repeated the need for resistance to outside interest, adding: \u201cWe have to be able to resist this kind of approach. There are several factors beyond my control in this matter. We\u2019ll see what happens in the coming days.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacquet\u2019s career remains at an early stage. The defender only recently made his 30th Ligue 1 appearance, but his form this season has attracted attention across Europe. Arsenal and Real Madrid are cited among the clubs monitoring him, while Chelsea are reported to be moving early to secure the Frenchman in the winter window rather than risk a summer scramble.<\/p>\n
Local coverage indicates Chelsea are pursuing the deal with urgency. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are \u201call in\u201d on this deal.<\/p>\n
The story remains fluid, with Rennes balancing a potential record sale against short-term sporting aims. Beye\u2019s public intervention signals the club\u2019s desire to keep a player they regard as central to their objectives while negotiations continue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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