Chelsea have turned their attention to another young defender in Ligue 1 after missing out on Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, who is instead set to join Liverpool.
The Blues had been tracking Jacquet as they continued their push to bring in more emerging talent, but the race for the 19-year-old is now over. Liverpool have won the battle for his signature, leaving Chelsea to look elsewhere as they keep shaping their defensive plans.
With Jacquet no longer available, Chelsea are now considering alternative options in France’s top flight. The club’s recruitment focus remains on young players with strong upside, and Ligue 1 is once again providing the profile they want.
The confirmed development is that Jacquet will not be heading to Stamford Bridge, with Liverpool taking him instead, prompting Chelsea to shift their search to another Ligue 1 defender as their summer work continues.
