“I want to join Chelsea” — £200k-a-week star REJECTS other clubs, demands only Stamford Bridge move

 • The player only wants a move to Chelsea despite interest from other clubs. 

Rennes star Jeremy Jacquet is reportedly holding out for a transfer move to Chelsea this January window or at the end of the season, despite strong interest from several top teams.

It has been claimed that the player has asked to join Chelsea. The club have come to an agreement over a deal for the defender and it was only a matter of time before an announcement was made by the clubs hierarchy.

However – in recent weeks the possible move has stalled because Chelsea seemingly do not want to meet the asking price that has been set by the French club, but that does not seem to be the end of the saga.

In a fresh twist, L’Equipe have reported that Chelsea could indeed return with an offer this month, and that Rennes could end up accepting an offer if one arrives worth 50million euros or more, which is £43.3million. 

Now, Sky Sports report that Jacquet has privately ‘expressed a preference’ to complete a switch to Stamford Bridge, which could prove decisive in determining what the future holds for the Rennes star.

French football expert Julian Laurens recently compared the talented Jacquet to Arsenal star William Saliba: ‘I think he is the real deal,’ Laurens told Sky Sports. ‘I know he’s only 20 and has very little experience, even in Ligue 1 because he hasn’t played for France or in the Champions League or even the Europa League.

‘There’s still a long time to go for him but he’s been impressive since he was recalled from his loan in the second division last season. He’s a player Liam Rosenior will know because he’s played against him and seen him in action. You can’t get it wrong, really, because he is amazing and he is going to be amazing.

‘He reminds me a bit of William Saliba when he burst onto the scene in France at Saint-Etienne.
‘The question is how much do they value the potential and talent because he’s only 20 and you’re paying a lot for someone who hasn’t proved much because he hasn’t played many games.

‘So how much are Chelsea ready to pay? Rennes want more than Man City paid for Doku which was 64m euros. So Chelsea will need to pay at least £60m which is a lot of money for such a young player.’

Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Arsenal have previously shown interest in the player per multiple reports, 

• The Reds are in the race and have held talks with the player's agents, according to Fabrizio Romano.
• Bayern Munich have also made contact regarding a potential deal.

Jacquet is however only open to joining Chelsea.