The race to sign highly rated centre-back Jeremy Jacquet is still wide open, with several European giants firmly in the mix ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with Jacquet for some time. As SoftFootball earlier reported, t he Blues had already agreed personal terms with the defender, with the deal expected to mark the first signing of the Liam Rosenior era at Stamford Bridge. However, while the player side appears clear, club-to-club negotiations are still unresolved, leaving the door open for rivals to make their move.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle , negotiations are ongoing as clubs push to get a deal done early for the 2026/27 season. Romano revealed that:
