Jacquet signs for Chelsea and five transfers that could be completed this week

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 19 Jan 2026 16:01 GMT
• 5 min read

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The third full week of the January transfer window is officially here and a number of eye-catching deals are expected to be formally announced over the next few days.

Antoine Semenyo, Conor Gallagher and Endrick are among the high-profile players to have already secured moves this month, and several others are set to follow suit shortly.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through five major deals that could be finalised this week.

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Jérémy Jacquet

D (CR)

Rennes

Jérémy Jacquet

D (CR)

Rennes

€17.8M

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€16M - €19.6M

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Jeremy Jacquet - Rennes to Chelsea

Chelsea are pushing to bring France U21 defender Jeremy Jacquet to the club and they are locked in talks with Stade Rennais over a winter deal.

The 20-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Liam Rosenior’s side and he has informed Rennes of his desire to secure a Stamford Bridge switch this month.

However, a €65m price tag is the current stumbling block, with Chelsea eager to finalise a transfer for a lower fee. A deal will progress quickly if they are able to agree terms with Rennes and Jacquet could feasibly become a Blues player this week.

Dro Fernandez - Barcelona to PSG

Barcelona were left stunned when Dro Fernandez revealed his wish to leave the club in January, with the Spanish giants having planned on tying him down to a much improved contract following his 18th birthday last week.

However, the teenager is now on the verge of following in Xavi Simons’ footsteps by leaving La Masia to join Paris Saint-Germain.

The Ligue 1 outfit have agreed a deal with Fernandez and they are set to trigger his €6m release clause shortly.

Quinten Timber - Feyenoord to Marseille

Quinten Timber is reportedly on the verge of completing a move from Feyenoord to Marseille after agreeing personal terms with the Ligue 1 outfit.

The Dutchman has been linked with a permanent exit for several months and a full agreement has been reached for him to join Roberto De Zerbi's side.

It comes after he publicly slammed Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie for his comments after their loss to Sparta Rotterdam on Sunday.

Oleksandr Zinchenko - Arsenal to Ajax

Oleksandr Zinchenko joined Nottingham Forest on loan last summer, however he has endured a tough spell at The City Ground and he is set to be recalled by Arsenal.

The Ukraine international won’t be staying in north London, however, as a deal has been agreed for him to join Ajax until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Zinchenko has only made 10 appearances across all competitions for Nottingham Forest so far this season, due to form and fitness issues, and he will leave Arsenal on a permanent deal this summer when his contract expires.

Jean-Philippe Mateta - Crystal Palace to Juventus

In addition to losing Guehi, Crystal Palace may also be forced to sell Jean-Philippe Mateta before Deadline Day amid significant interest from Juventus.

The France striker only has 18 months remaining on his current contract at Selhurst Park and the Eagles are contemplating a mid-season sale as they look to avoid losing him for a cut-price fee this summer.

It’s reported that Juventus’ first offer has been rejected by Crystal Palace, although fresh talks have been scheduled as the Serie A giants chase a winter deal.

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