"Chelsea are expected to part company with a pair of young defenders before the transfer deadline, despite losing out on a major target in the same position. Chelsea are going to have to settle for an alternative to Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet after it became apparent the youngster has chosen Liverpool as his next club. The Blues had been in talks with Jacquet's representatives and the Ligue 1 club, according to Sky Sports News, with the Frenchman's preference to play in the Premier League,"
""What Liverpool like to do is strike late. They don't like bidding against themselves," transfers journalist Kaveh Solhekol said on SSN. "What they've done in the past is wait until the last minute and then come in to get him. Chelsea and Liverpool target Jeremy Jacquet (Image credit: Getty Images) "The pull of Liverpool is so strong, players choose to go to Liverpool," he added, despite the Reds' difficulties this season."
Chelsea plan to let two young central defenders leave before the transfer deadline while failing to secure Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet. Jacquet has opted for Liverpool after talks between Chelsea, the player's representatives and Rennes, with the player preferring to play in the Premier League. Liverpool's late approach reportedly shifted the player's decision. Transfers journalist Kaveh Solhekol said Liverpool often act late and that the club's pull influences players. Jacquet sees a clearer path to a central role at Anfield given Virgil van Dijk's age and uncertainty around Ibrahima Konate.
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