Chelsea close in on Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Chelsea is on the verge of signing Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix for approximately 55 million euros (£47.4 million). Sources indicate that the 26-year-old defender is expected to complete the transfer following his participation in the World Cup with France. Additionally, Newcastle United is looking to bring Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha onto their shortlist, while multiple Premier League clubs are pursuing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo. Arsenal's bid of £55 million for Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes has been rejected, prompting further scrutiny of potential transfer activity this summer.
- •Lacroix is expected to join Chelsea after the World Cup.
- •Newcastle adds Felix Nmecha to their transfer shortlist.
- •Arsenal's £55 million bid for Guimaraes was rejected.
- •Tottenham looks to sign goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky.
- •Manchester United and Chelsea in contention for Maxi Araujo.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip
- 8:33 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip
"Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.
"Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 8:33 PMChelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip
Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.
- BBC SportJun 26, 2026, 8:33 PMChelsea close in on Lacroix - Saturday's gossip
Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.
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