Jérémie Jacquet, the Rennes defender, is the focus of a high‑profile transfer tussle as both Liverpool and Chelsea vie for his signature, with Bayern Munich also reportedly watching. Liverpool’s interest has reportedly intensified after the club’s summer window, while Chelsea, the player’s preferred destination, have expressed a desire to secure his services before the winter deadline. The transfer is part of a broader flurry of rumours in the January 2026 window, with clubs such as Manchester United eyeing Cole Palmer, Burnley seeking a loan for James Ward‑Prowse, Wolves targeting Angel Gomes, and the London City Lionesses courting former Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas. The market is characterised by significant financial stakes, including a rumored British record £150 million for Palmer and an €8 million buy‑back clause for Victor Muñoz at Real Madrid. The window remains open, but Rennes is determined to retain Jacquet for now, even as clubs in the Premier League and elsewhere look to strengthen their squads ahead of the season’s climax.

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