Chelsea plotting summer move for priority defensive target after change in plans

Chelsea are stepping up their efforts to sign Stade Rennais centre-back Jérémy Jacquet in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The highly rated 20-year-old has become one of Europe’s most coveted young defenders, and Chelsea have moved early in an attempt to position themselves at the front of the queue.

With the club recently activating a recall clause to bring Aaron Anselmino back from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund, they are willing to wait till the summer window ot isng Jacquet from Rennes.