Chelsea Transfers

[Duppy Conqueror 1,574]

I expect us to go for Dro with that cheap release clause and him announcing he wants to leave. Just seems like a move we'd be all over regardless of numbers we already got at his positions.

[mkh 674]

🔵💣Chelsea are preparing a January move for Jeremy Jacquet.

They plan to only sign players who can move into their starting XI this month. Rennes is reluctant to sell this month. May also go for attacking midfielder with Palmer struggling with injury.

(@JackRosser_)

[Nero 1,891]

Another 20 years old player. Fuck off

We need experience in defense‚ not this bullshit. 

[Vesper 30,705]

Sources: How Chelsea’s new centre-back search came around

A few points to clarify ahead of bringing forward the plans to sign a new defender

https://siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/p/sources-how-chelseas-new-centre-back

Jeremy Jacquet is a firm Chelsea target for this window

 

We are now able to clarify the reality of Chelsea’s search for a new centre-back, after a wave of misreporting and narratives following the latest links.

Sources have told SPTC and The Blues News Feed that Chelsea were in the market for a starting-level centre-back throughout the entire summer of 2025, well before Levi Colwill’s injury. That intent was made clear by their serious pursuit of Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, a deal Chelsea were confident they could complete ahead of other interested clubs such as Liverpool, Arsenal, Newcastle and Tottenham, to name just a few.

However, Real Madrid entering the race changed the situation. Madrid was always Huijsen’s dream destination as it is with many players, if the opportunity arose. And they were also able to offer significantly stronger financial terms, both in wages and agent fees, than any other club involved.

Following the Huijsen outcome, Chelsea continued to actively monitor the centre-back market, with the aim of adding a player of starting-level quality. The only defender identified internally as meeting that level was Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace. However, sources understand Enzo Maresca was unconvinced that Guehi could operate effectively as a central centre-back.

Chelsea were also operating in a market that was aware of their intentions, following Maresca’s public acknowledgement of the want for a new centre-back. This inevitably weakened any negotiating position. Despite this, the club continued to scout extensively and explore options. Ultimately, there simply was not a centre-back that Chelsea deemed of sufficient quality available for them to justify acting.

Sources have also stressed that no centre-back who moved after Levi Colwill’s injury represented a clear upgrade on Chelsea’s existing options. This was not a Chelsea-specific issue either. Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle, were also looking to purchase additional centre backs this summer and were unable to secure targets either.

Chelsea have remained conscious, particularly following Colwill’s injury, that any new signing must be complementary to Levi and capable of coexisting with him upon his return. Colwill continues to be viewed as a key part of the club’s long-term project, and Chelsea have provided him with full support throughout his recovery. We have heard recently that his rehabilitation is progressing very well.

Chelsea also deliberately left one space open in their Champions League List A squad, with the possibility of a January addition in mind. While the club are assessing a star attacking option, as well as additional quality and depth in midfield alongside a centre-back, neither the attacking nor midfield targets are realistically attainable at this stage. Those areas are therefore more likely to be addressed in the summer - even if opportunities are always going to be explored at any time, for all positions.

Sources confirm that Maresca was NOT denied a centre-back. That is not the case. The options and targets currently under consideration have been in discussion since the summer, but were unattainable at that time.

Those conversations have intensified over recent months, and there is now a growing belief internally that Chelsea may have the opportunity to land their preferred centre-back target before the summer window.

As previously reported by our sources, Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes is a player Chelsea have followed closely and admired for some time. Only a few days ago, we reported that Chelsea have spoken to Jacquet’s agent twice since Christmas.

Additional reports this week suggest Chelsea have also been monitoring Jacobo Ramón from Como, while Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell has also been scouted. Names such as Marcos Senesi have also circulated, but our understanding is that he is not a player Chelsea are actively considering in this moment.

We have consistently reported that funds are available, and that Chelsea have both PSR headroom and UEFA sanction flexibility to facilitate a January arrival. This is not a new development.

The next couple of weeks promise to be interesting, and there is cautious optimism that Chelsea can get the right deal over the line.

[DDA 10,115]

Another 20 year old? 
 

not interested in the slightest

[Thor 2,788]

27 minutes ago, mkh said:

🔵💣Chelsea are preparing a January move for Jeremy Jacquet.

They plan to only sign players who can move into their starting XI this month. Rennes is reluctant to sell this month. May also go for attacking midfielder with Palmer struggling with injury.

(@JackRosser_)

This guy any good? 

[DDA 10,115]

He’s played 34 times in the French league. Now they see him as a Chelsea starter!!

Standards are in the gutter.

[Strike 7,681]

I could understand the interest in Dean Huijsen in the summer but BlueCo have lost the plot since we didn't sign him. 

Quite unbelievable they think another French youngster is what this squad needs. 

[Strike 7,681]

1 hour ago, Vesper said:

Sources: How Chelsea’s new centre-back search came around

A few points to clarify ahead of bringing forward the plans to sign a new defender

 

Sources have also stressed that no centre-back who moved after Levi Colwill’s injury represented a clear upgrade on Chelsea’s existing options. This was not a Chelsea-specific issue either. Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle, were also looking to purchase additional centre backs this summer and were unable to secure targets either.

Chelsea have remained conscious, particularly following Colwill’s injury, that any new signing must be complementary to Levi and capable of coexisting with him upon his return. Colwill continues to be viewed as a key part of the club’s long-term project, and Chelsea have provided him with full support throughout his recovery. We have heard recently that his rehabilitation is progressing very well.

Chelsea also deliberately left one space open in their Champions League List A squad, with the possibility of a January addition in mind. While the club are assessing a star attacking option, as well as additional quality and depth in midfield alongside a centre-back, neither the attacking nor midfield targets are realistically attainable at this stage. Those areas are therefore more likely to be addressed in the summer - even if opportunities are always going to be explored at any time, for all positions.

Sources confirm that Maresca was NOT denied a centre-back. That is not the case. The options and targets currently under consideration have been in discussion since the summer, but were unattainable at that time.

Those conversations have intensified over recent months, and there is now a growing belief internally that Chelsea may have the opportunity to land their preferred centre-back target before the summer window.

As previously reported by our sources, Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes is a player Chelsea have followed closely and admired for some time. Only a few days ago, we reported that Chelsea have spoken to Jacquet’s agent twice since Christmas.

Additional reports this week suggest Chelsea have also been monitoring Jacobo Ramón from Como, while Toulouse centre-back Charlie Cresswell has also been scouted. Names such as Marcos Senesi have also circulated, but our understanding is that he is not a player Chelsea are actively considering in this moment.

 

Do people even believe these briefs? Arsenal signed 2 CBs in that time who would both walk into our XI

[mkh 674]

2 hours ago, Thor said:

This guy any good? 

I have heard and read many times that Jeremy Jacquet is said to be a talent on par with Quenda and Estevao.

Every top club has already signaled their interest in him.

I think Chelsea only has a chance if they can sign him now in January, just like United did with Leny Yoro in the summer. We would no longer have a chance with Jeremy!

[NikkiCFC 8,491]

Well speaking of Yoro he was apparently next big thing but after season and a half United fans not happy with him at all.

[mkh 674]

🔵🚨Breaking News In the last 24 hours, Chelsea have had direct contact with Rennes for Jeremy Jacquet.

(@FabrizioRomano)

[Pizy 19,100]

He’s the sort of signing that would make sense if we ALREADY had a beast of a CB partner here established to play next to him. That’s why you can understand why Liverpool have also been linked. You drop a highly talented youngster next to VVD and he can grow his way into becoming a top player.

What makes much less sense is a club who is already naive and shaky at the back buying yet another inexperienced kid. Especially after briefing every journalist that you want an “elite” CB straight away who starts immediately. 

After seeing Badiashile, Disasi, and Malang Sarr who all looked very promising in Ligue 1 flop badly in the PL I find it impossible to get excited about this if it happens.

[mkh 674]

🔵Besiktas Istanbul, Filip Jörgensen's transfer from Chelsea FC is already considered 90% complete.

A positive outcome is expected in 1–2 days.

The purchase option will be €20 million.

(@MuratÖzen)

[Strike 7,681]

56 minutes ago, mkh said:

I have heard and read many times that Jeremy Jacquet is said to be a talent on par with Quenda and Estevao.

Every top club has already signaled their interest in him.

I think Chelsea only has a chance if they can sign him now in January, just like United did with Leny Yoro in the summer. We would no longer have a chance with Jeremy!

Is his technique good? Lot of the time the metrics and data show up athletic defenders but mostly without technique or awareness - like Disasi

[mkh 674]

4 minutes ago, Strike said:

Is his technique good? Lot of the time the metrics and data show up athletic defenders but mostly without technique or awareness - like Disasi

Jeremy Jacquet — Breaking Lines (CCB)

A lot of the standout attributes we talk about with Jeremy Jacquet are his physical and defensive attributes, but he’s also incredibly composed on the ball and has plenty of quality First touch with the sole of his foot

~ allows him to manipulate the ball to his side while also taking momentum out of the ball Allows him to open up his hips (deception)

~ manipulates players movement within the block Fizzed pass between the lines, shifting back across his body (disguise)

~ players manipulated within the block (planted & momentum going opposite direction)

 

 

Have updated the story below to mention among the centre backs in the mix for CFC are:  

Jeremy Jacquet, 20yo of Rennes  

Jacobo Ramon, 21yo of Como  

Not the only big clubs circling the above.

(@kierangill_DM)

[TheHulk 2,605]

They were never going to get an older one, least he looks promising, let's hope he doesn't turn into another Disasi.

[OneMoSalah 9,014]

Jeremy Jacquet, Jacobo Ramon or Charlie Cresswell 😂

Be lucky if they have about 200 starts between them…..

6 hours ago, Strike said:

You can't compare Chelsea and City. Their revenue is much more + they're higher in the table. We sign Guehi for that wage, 4 of our top players will want raises or will want to leave. 

Marmoush is apparently on the way out and Reijnders and Cherki haven't been regular starters. 

Absolutely agree we need to buy CB but it doesn't have to be Guehi for stupid money. There will be lot of options - like Hincapie in the summer and Senesi or Van de Ven who wants to leave Spurs. Or one of the high rated young CBs like Ordonez. 

Who would realistically kick up a fuss? Not like any of them barring Reece, Cole & Moises would be worth that 200-250k p/w wages. Most of the rest would be taking the piss to ask for that/want to leave because we were to offer that sort of wages to that level of player. Plus their on 6,7,8 year deals so there is no rush for the club to bow to any sort of ransoms. Which I thought was part of the reason for having these contracts? 

Anyway, few names there. Hincapie is more than likely signing for Arsenal in the summer, they’ve a £45m clause in the loan deal that they just need to trigger. Pains me to say it but why is any player leaving Arsenal to come to Chelsea at the moment?

Senesi already been ruled out internally by BlueCo going by the information being put out there the last few days - probably a non starter anyway, hes 28… too old. 

Van der Ven is difficult because he plays at Spurs and they’ve never liked doing business with us. He is also a left footed central defender who’d expect to play every week & we already have Colwill who is no doubt going to be one of the first names on the team sheet when he is fit. The real issue isn’t just finding a top CB, its finding a top CB to partner Colwill. Then keeping Levi fit. If it was anyone from Spurs it would have to be Cristian Romero but doubtful we’d go for him. Again, too old.

Ordonez another unproven player with minimal experience at a competitive level but has “potential”. Be good in 2030!!

The next 2 CBs we sign realistically cannot be in this mould & we should get rid of at least 2 from Fofana, Badiashile & Tosin. Trevor may go as well who knows, but for me he would be a solid enough squad player.

Yes looks like Marmoush is going strangely enough, not sure what happened he doesn’t look the same player he did in that initial 6 months. Cherki’s maybe not been a regular but his contribution in limited mins are pretty incredible -  basically a goal or assist every 80 minutes. Not to mention, he missed 8 or 9 games for club & country due to injury from October so no doubt would’ve been more minutes. Not sure where you’re getting your info on Reijnders, he has been a regular starter since going there. 12 goal contributions from midfield in his first 6 months at City also, think he’s started effectively 75% of their games. 

[Mário César 1,404]

Yes!!! 

I really believe that signing Jeremy Jacquet will make us mutch more strong to win titles! 

What a day, mates... what a day

thank you, blue co!! 😄

[Pizy 19,100]

Since there haven’t been any real links with our current CB’s going this month I’m wondering if the plan is to move to a 3 CB system for good under Rosenoir. Because otherwise we’ll have too many of them once a new guy arrives.

We’re already having to shoehorn Josh in at RB because the CB spots are too crowded. If we sign yet another young kid this month I seriously don’t know what Josh’s future holds. He’d have every right to want out and we know already that multiple huge clubs fancy him.