Fabrizio Romano reveals Chelsea have had “very positive conversations” over “very big money” transfer | OneFootball

Chelsea have held very positive conversations with Jeremy Jacquet, but still haven’t reached an agreement with Rennes according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Blues were expected to be quiet this month, but changed their plans and are now looking to bring in a centre back before the end of the window.

Chelsea reportedly have a three man shortlist, which includes Jacquet, Jacobo Ramon, and Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi.

Fabrizio Romano latest update on Jeremy Jacquet

Jacquet has been identified as Chelsea’s main target, but the Blues are yet to make an offer to Rennes for the 20-year-old.

Rennes are said to want £60m for the France under-21 international, but Jacquet has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea.

The Blues reportedly aren’t prepared to pay that much, and one option is believed to be signing Jacquet and loaning him back for the remainder of the season.

Chelsea are yet to submit an offer for Jacquet. (Photo by Chris Lee/Chelsea FC)

With the clock ticking on the transfer window, Chelsea have yet to make an offer, and Romano has now provided an update on the situation.

“I’ve been telling you many stories on Chelsea talents, Jeremy Jacquet, who is one of the main options on Chelsea list to become their new centre-back in this January transfer window,” he told his YouTube channel.

“Chelsea decided to go in because Chelsea a few days ago did a mission in France to meet with Rennes and start the conversations – very positive conversations – on player side, but still no agreement club to club.

“At the moment Rennes are still asking for very big money and so at this stage there is no agreement done or close club to club.

“The conversation is ongoing but it’s complicated at this stage.”

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Whilst the Blues are trying to complete the signing of Jacquet, they are also looking to find a solution for Axel Disasi.

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Disasi has been part of the now infamous “bomb” squad, but was seen in first team training before the game against Pafos.

The Frenchman is said to be attracting interesting from Roma and Lyon, but as of yet no offers have been made to Chelsea.