Arsenal Leads the Chase for French Sensation Jeremy Jacquet
Arsenal allegedly in a favourable position to secure the signing of the young French defender Jeremy Jacquet from Stade Rennais.
The Gunners are taking early steps to beat out rival interest from several Premier League and European sides, including Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
Mikel Arteta’s side has shown a clear intent to sign the 20years old center-back, as he allegedly opened talks with Jacquet’s agent.
Arsenal believes his calmness in possession and physical attributes perfectly suit Arteta’s defensive system, seeing Jacquet as a strong addition to the team for their long-term project.
The Gunners are reportedly targeting young, versatile defenders, especially now there’s a potential summer exits for players such as Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jakub Kiwior.
Jacquet had a standout season with Rennes last season, which earns him praises for his impressive performances in Ligue 1. However, signing him is expected not to be easy.
Although the defender recently signed a new long-term deal that runs until June 2029, and Rennes has publicly declared he’s not for sale, growing interest could put pressure on the French club.
The competition is becoming interesting, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are also keen on the young starlet, as well as clubs like Brighton and Brentford.
Some European clubs such as RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen, Atalanta, and Torino are allegedly observing his progress. Arsenal’s strong project and ability to develop young talent could give them more advantages in this developing transfer race.
