The website "CaughtOffside" revealed that Chelsea has reached an agreement with French player Jérémy Gakpé regarding the terms of his contract, a move that could mean the defender's transfer to the Blues for around 70 million euros.

The website pointed out that the London club now needs to reach an agreement with the French club Rennes, which is aiming to achieve the biggest sale in its history through this player, while Chelsea has so far offered 50 million euros, making it crucial to find a middle ground between the two parties to finalize the deal.

Jacquet is considered an ideal choice to strengthen Chelsea's defense, given his technical abilities that align with the club's current transfer market strategy, as well as his capacity to make an immediate impact in matches from the very first moment.

Chelsea is facing significant defensive challenges this season, with Koulibaly sidelined for extended periods due to injury, and underwhelming performances from both Chalobah and Ajerabioyo. Jackett is expected to be a strong addition to the team, giving the new coach, Liam Rossiniore, better options to build the defense for the long term.

The report confirmed that Chelsea fans hope the deal will progress quickly, especially after the team's recent results, including their 3-2 home defeat to Arsenal.