The race to sign highly rated centre-back Jeremy Jacquet is still wide open, with several European giants firmly in the mix ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with Jacquet for some time. As SoftFootball earlier reported, the Blues had already agreed personal terms with the defender, with the deal expected to mark the first signing of the Liam Rosenior era at Stamford Bridge. However, while the player side appears clear, club-to-club negotiations are still unresolved, leaving the door open for rivals to make their move.
According to Fabrizio Romano via his official X handle, negotiations are ongoing as clubs push to get a deal done early for the 2026/27 season. Romano revealed that:
The race to sign Jeremy Jacquet ahead of summer transfer window, still ongoing.Chelsea, Liverpool and FC Bayern are all in active talks as revealed…trying get the deal done now for next season 2026/27. Negotiations ongoing.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich remain firmly in contention, both monitoring the situation closely and holding talks as they look to strengthen their defensive options for the future.
Chelsea’s strong interest comes amid a broader push to reinforce their back line. The London club have been active in the market for central defenders, recently recalling Aaron Anselmino from his loan spell at Borussia Dortmund earlier this week to bolster defensive depth.
With multiple top clubs involved and negotiations still ongoing, Jacquet’s future remains undecided — and the coming days could prove decisive as Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern all jostle for position in one of the most competitive defensive transfer races in modern times.
