Arsenal are making early moves in the race to sign highly rated French centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, with the Gunners emerging as frontrunners among several Premier League and European clubs battling for Rennes defender’s signature.
The 19-year-old has quickly caught the attention of top scouts following a breakout season in Ligue 1, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside.
The young defender made 29 appearances for the French club last season.
Despite signing a new long-term contract with Rennes that ties him to the club until June 2029, Jacquet’s growing reputation has not gone unnoticed.
Arsenal make contact to sign Jeremy Jacquet
Arsenal have already made initial contact, laying the groundwork for what could be a strategic move to bolster their backline for the future.
With potential outgoings looming, such as Oleksandr Zinchenko or Jakub Kiwior, Arsenal view Jacquet as a future first-team regular, capable of adapting to the Premier League’s demands under Mikel Arteta’s guidance.
The Gunners are particularly drawn to Jacquet’s calmness in possession, his ability to play through pressure, and his aerial presence.
Arsenal’s recent track record of nurturing young talent, combined with their Champions League status and long-term project, could give them the edge in negotiations.
However, they face stiff competition. Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Brighton, and Brentford are all monitoring the situation closely.
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Arsenal interested in Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. (Photo via: Football Whispers)
Each club sees Jacquet through a unique lens, Villa want to inject youth into their backline, Newcastle are keen on high-potential depth options, Brighton continue to build on their reputation for developing young stars, and Brentford remain on the lookout for value signings with long-term…
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