Arsenal Showing Interest In This Ligue 1 Defender This Summer: A Real Prospect For Arteta? | OneFootball

In a recent post on X, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano claimed that Arsenal are showing interest in Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet this summer. It has been revealed that the Gunners are keeping tabs on the French centre-back ahead of a potential move for him in the future.

Jacquet’s Impressive Run Of Form In French Football

Jacquet managed to impress at times with his performances at the heart of Rennes’ backline in the previous campaign. The 20-year-old registered one assist in 12 senior matches for the French club thus far across all fronts.

The French defensive ace gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field as he made 26 tackles, 9 blocks and 27 interceptions in Ligue 1 football. He even distributed the ball relatively well after completing 83.5% of his attempted passes in top-flight football (stats via fbref.com).

His current contract at Rennes will run out in the summer of 2029. Hence, it won’t be easy for Arsenal to get a deal done for him on the cheap this off-season.

HONG KONG, CHINA – JULY 31: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta talks to media during the post match press conference after Tottenham Hotspur wins the pre-season friendly match against Arsenal at Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park on July 31, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Yu Chun Christopher Wong/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Arsenal Are Showing Interest In Jacquet: Is He A Prospect For The Future?

Jacquet is a good tackler of the ball and can time his challenges well to earn the ball back for his side on the defensive end of the field. He doesn’t mind putting his foot through the ball when the opposition are on the front foot and excels at playing his way out from the back.

Standing at 1.90m, the French sensation is a strong presence in the air as well. However, he is still inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to adapt to the physical nature and high intensity of the Premier League if the Gunners manage to recruit him this summer.

Jacquet would enhance the quality of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s backline for the long run. He is already good enough to fight for regular first-team football at the Emirates Stadium.

At 20, Jacquet has the potential to be a world-class defender in the future. Therefore, Arteta would be wise to move in for him in this transfer period. He is undoubtedly a prospect to watch out for and could prove himself to be a success story at the North London club in the long run.