Jeremy Jacquet (Stade Rennais)
August 2025
Arsenal’s bid for Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet has been turned down, with the 20-year-old opting to remain in Ligue 1 despite Gunners’ interest. Jacquet impressed during a loan at Clermont Foot and was offered a long-term deal by Rennes. Arsenal, who recently signed Cristhian Mosquera, must now look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements.
Adrien Truffert (Stade Rennais > Bournemouth)
June 2025
Bournemouth have verbally agreed to sign 23-year-old left-back Adrien Truffert from Rennes for £11.4m plus £3m in add-ons, pending Milos Kerkez’s expected move to Liverpool.
Talks began last week and concluded with a verbal agreement. Truffert attracted interest from multiple European and Premier League clubs but chose Bournemouth, who view him as a direct successor to Kerkez.
Adrien Truffert (Stade Rennais > Bournemouth), Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth > Liverpool)
June 2025
Bournemouth signed Adrien Truffert from Rennes for €17 million, paving the way for Milos Kerkez to join Liverpool in a €45 million deal after a strong season.
Kerkez, who tallied two goals and six assists in 38 matches, agreed personal terms with Liverpool. Bournemouth secured French U21 standout Truffert on a five-year deal as a direct replacement.
Arnaud Kalimuendo (Stade Rennais)
Summer 2025
Both Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United have initiated early interest in Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, according to L’Équipe. While no official bids have been submitted yet, Newcastle are reportedly prepared to make a strong offer for the 23-year-old forward.
Kalimuendo is expected to be at the centre of a busy transfer window, with Rennes bracing for offers and competition heating up between Premier League and Bundesliga suitors.
Jérémy Jacquet (Stade Rennais)
Summer 2025
RB Leipzig are interested in Stade Rennais center-back Jérémy Jacquet after his breakthrough following a loan spell, though no formal bid has been made yet.
Jacquet’s strong form has caught Leipzig’s attention, but Rennes are in no hurry to sell.
