Gunners eye Rennes defender Jacquet
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Arsenal hold an interest in Rennes' young defender Jeremy Jacquet.
The France Under-21 international has been watched extensively by the Gunners and is positioned highly in the club's list of potential defensive reinforcements.
Sources have told BBC Sport not to rule out a swoop for the 20-year-old during this transfer window.
If a deal for Jacquet does not transpire ahead of the current deadline, Arsenal will continue to monitor the player's progress ahead of a possible future move.
Jacquet has played extensively for France's junior sides and is tipped to become a future full international.
The defender extended his contract with Rennes in May, with his existing deal due to expire in 2029.
Whether Arsenal formalise their interest in Jacquet may depend on whether the Gunners offload one of their existing defenders.
Oleksandr Zinchenko can leave the Emirates should a suitable offer arrive this summer while there is some interest in Jakub Kiwior.
Arsenal have already added six new players to their squad this summer with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera and Viktor Gyokeres all arriving.