It is not often Chelsea supporters are all on the same page, and this month’s January transfer window is no exception.
Chelsea had been expected to keep things quiet this January, but with February 2 approaching, they could still make some late moves.
One name linked with a move away is Tosin Adarabioyo. Reports have surfaced suggesting he could be heading out before the window shuts.
And it would not be surprising to see someone come in as well, with at least one addition rumoured for Stamford Bridge before the deadline.
Aaron Anselmino and Jeremy Jacquet divide opinion among Chelsea fans
If Chelsea make a move in the January window, Jeremy Jacquet of Rennes looks to be the most likely target.
Despite already having Aaron Anselmino and Mamadou Sarr out on loan as recall options, reports continue to link the Blues with a move for the French defender.
In that context, The Chelsea Chronicle put the question to supporters on TalkingPoints: should the club bring Anselmino back from his Borussia Dortmund loan or instead sign Jacquet? Opinions on the matter were mixed.
One fan shared: “Recall Aaron, give the kid a good shot.”
Another added: “Don’t know enough about the French kid but assume [Liam] Rosenior must do; however, we have a potentially great emerging talent in Aaron so possibly save your money.”
One supporter simply said: “Both of them are fine.”
A fourth fan wrote: “Sign Jeremy Jacquet, but not more than £45m.”
One more supporter posted: “I’d take Jacquet because Anselmino will get his chance next season anyway.”
Should the situation remain unchanged, Chelsea’s centre-back options will continue to be Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Benoit Badiashile, and Josh Acheampong. Furthermore, Tosin Adarabioyo’s departure this month is not a certainty.
What Chelsea told Rennes about the Jeremy Jacquet deal
It looks like the fee involved may now get in the way of Chelsea moving forward with a deal for Jacquet.
At one point, journalist Simon Phillips says that Chelsea had to let Rennes know that they were not prepared to pay more than £60 million for the player.
The belief now is that a fee at or just below that amount would be enough to convince Rennes to do a deal. Even then, though, it is hard to justify spending that much money.
Chelsea should think twice before agreeing to anything, as they already have two highly rated prospects in Anselmino and Sarr. Spending that much money on another young centre-back who is not guaranteed to be an immediate upgrade might not be the wisest move.
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