Sky Sports says United have expressed interest in the 20 year-old prospect.
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United sent scouts to check Rennes duo Jacquet, 20, and Mohammed Meite, 18, out during their 1-0 win over Paris FC on November 7th.
United are turning their attention to young prospects in January in a shift from their transfer strategy during the summer.
The Premier League giants are serious about Jacquet, though would prefer to do business at the end of the season.