Real Madrid eye move for Rennes defensive prodigy Jeremy Jacquet

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet ahead of a potential move next summer (Marca).

The La Liga giants want replacements for David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger in the summer transfer window.

Madrid want to invest in a young defender who can shape the club’s future, as they did with Dean Huijsen last summer.

Jacquet’s profile aligns with Madrid’s transfer policy. The Spanish giants have scouted him multiple times this season and have received positive feedback.

The 20-year-old has been making waves with his eye-catching performances for Rennes this season, starting in all 15 Ligue 1 games.

The French prodigy is an archetypal modern-day centre-back who stands out for his physicality, athleticism and passing abilities. 

He can dominate both aerial and ground duels, and his extraordinary agility allows him to cover a lot of ground and track back.

He anticipates threats with his intelligent reading of the game, while his eye for line-breaking passes is another valuable weapon in his armoury.

Jacquet has been valued at around €30-40 million, but the price will go up if he continues his upward trajectory and the suitors increase.

Madrid have also identified Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano, Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as centre-back targets.