Arsenal eye Rennes starlet Jeremy Jacquet

Arsenal are once again tapping into the French market in search of emerging defensive talent. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have expressed firm interest in Rennes’ highly rated young defender Jeremy Jacquet, with initial discussions already underway.

Jacquet is considered one of Ligue 1’s most promising prospects. Rennes recently moved to secure his long-term future by handing him a contract extension until 2029, a clear signal of their confidence in the 20-year-old centre-back. Despite this commitment, Arsenal are believed to be monitoring the situation closely and weighing up a potential move as Mikel Arteta looks to reinforce his backline with youthful talent.

Having risen through the academy ranks at Rennes, Jacquet made his senior breakthrough last season, registering 12 first-team appearances and supplying one assist. His composed performances at the heart of defence have earned him recognition beyond domestic football. Internationally, Jacquet has already been capped for France at U21 level, following impressive displays for France U19 where he scored two goals in 14 matches — a testament to his aerial ability and presence in both boxes.

Before cementing his place at Rennes, Jacquet enjoyed a developmental loan spell at Clermont Foot, gaining valuable first-team experience in a competitive environment. His rapid rise has reportedly caught the eye of Arsenal’s scouting department, who continue to target emerging stars capable of fitting into Arteta’s possession-dominant philosophy.

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Arsenal’s interest in French defenders is nothing new. The North London side have previously struck gold in the market with talents like William Saliba, who himself joined from Ligue 1 and has since evolved into one of the Premier League’s standout performers. Jacquet is seen as a player with a similar profile — calm on the ball, intelligent in his positioning, and already showing maturity beyond his years.

While no official bid has been lodged at this stage, Fabrizio Romano’s report that talks have taken place suggests Arsenal are seriously exploring the possibility of luring Jacquet to the Emirates Stadium. Any potential move may require a significant fee given the length of his new Rennes contract, but Arsenal appear confident in their strategy of investing in high-potential youth with long-term value.

A move to the Premier League could be the next exciting step in Jeremy Jacquet’s promising career, although Rennes are expected to fight hard to keep hold of their rising star. With negotiations in their early phases, this is certainly a transfer saga to watch over the coming weeks.

Stay tuned as developments unfold — Arsenal may be closing in on another top young French defender in what could be one of the more intriguing signings of the summer.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.