Chelsea facing higher fee for top transfer target Maxence Lacroix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Chelsea has identified Maxence Lacroix as their top defensive target but is confronted with increased demands from Crystal Palace. Originally valued at €55 million, Palace has adjusted their asking price to between €65 million and €70 million. The situation grows more complicated with Arsenal expressing interest in Lacroix, among other elite clubs. Chelsea's pursuit is ongoing, but Palace's resistance signals that negotiations could be arduous.
- •Chelsea sees Maxence Lacroix as a key defensive target.
- •Crystal Palace has raised Lacroix's asking price to €65-70 million.
- •Arsenal and other clubs are now monitoring Lacroix's situation.
- •Chelsea's negotiations with Palace remain ongoing but are challenging.
- •Failure to secure Lacroix could reflect poorly on Chelsea's transfer strategy.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Chelsea told to pay €65m to sign top transfer target
"Chelsea Transfer News: Maxence Lacroix Fee Rises as Arsenal Threat GrowsChelsea have identified Maxence Lacroix as a major target, but this is where transfer windows get messy. The interest is real, t...
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