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title: "Chelsea ‘agree personal terms’ with “insane” Ligue 1 starlet ahead of potential record transfer"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Barnaby Lane"
section: "Chelsea Transfer Rumours"
published: "2026-01-18T18:31:00Z"
modified: "2026-01-21T14:41:03Z"
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# Chelsea ‘agree personal terms’ with “insane” Ligue 1 starlet ahead of potential record transfer

Chelsea appear to be moving closer to securing the signature of Rennes sensation Jeremy Jacquet, with [personal terms reportedly agreed](https://chelseanews.com/blog/man-united-transfer-news-fabrizio-romano-jeremy-jacquet-arsenal/?utm_source=thumbnail&utm_medium=aggregator&utm_campaign=related-stories)between the 20-year-old and the Blues.

While the deal is not yet fully sanctioned by the clubs, negotiations over a fee are ongoing.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, [per The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/37945766/chelsea-agree-personal-terms-jeremy-jacquet-rennes-transfer-fee/), Jacquet has signed off on personal terms and is eager to make the switch to Stamford Bridge. The young Ligue 1 defender has been [hailed as “insane” by scout Jacek Kulig](https://x.com/FTalentScout/status/1995542156983865584) for his skill and potential.

![Stade Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet reacts with Brice Samba. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-11-22T184313Z_601689492_UP1ELBM1G00SQ_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-FRANCE-REN-ASM-1024x680.jpg)

Stade Rennes’ Jeremy Jacquet reacts with Brice Samba. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe)

Rennes are said to be demanding a club-record fee in the region of £56 million, which would surpass the £52 million received for Jeremy Doku when he moved to Manchester City.

[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/) manager Liam Rosenior will need to meet that valuation if the club is to land their man.

The Blues currently sit sixth in the Premier League, just two points behind Liverpool, and remain in contention for silverware with an EFL Cup second-leg tie against Arsenal to come after a 3-2 home defeat.

Securing Jacquet could be key to Rosenior’s aim of finishing in the top four and ensuring Champions League football next season.