€50m bid prepared: Chelsea ready to submit first offer for top January transfer target

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to make a first offer of around €50m for the transfer of Rennes centre-back Jeremy Jacquet.

The Blues are stepping up their interest in the talented 20-year-old, as first reported on the Daily Briefing yesterday.

Jacquet has also previously attracted interest from Arsenal, but it now looks like the Frenchman is more likely to be heading to Stamford Bridge.

Nothing is done yet, but things seem to be advancing, with reliable RMC journalist Fabrice Hawkins posting the update below on X…

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