Liverpool and Chelsea chase Jeremi Jaki as Bayern retreats
31 January 2026
The Transfer Tug-of-War
Jeremi Jaki has turned heads at Rennes.
The race to sign the French defender Jeremi Jaki is far from settled, with interest from several big European clubs in the coming period.
The Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said on X this Saturday that the fight for Jeremi Jaki remains ongoing, with Liverpool and Chelsea already in talks with Rennes and the player's representatives.
Romano indicated Bayern Munich currently appears out of the running, making a serious bid unlikely at this stage.
He added that Jaki will not join any club before July 2026, a condition Rennes is holding fast to.
What It Means for Liverpool, Chelsea and the Rest
Recent reports suggested Chelsea is closest to sealing the deal, with the France under-21 international eager to move to the London club.
Jaki has attracted interest from several top European sides, including Real Madrid, which has him on a defensive strengthening shortlist.
Punchline 1: If defense signs were jokes, this saga would win a standing ovation.
Punchline 2: The rumor mill runs on espresso—strong enough to sign a defender in a daydream.
