Chelsea holds talks for defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:50 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Chelsea has officially initiated discussions with Crystal Palace regarding a transfer for defender Maxence Lacroix. Palace values Lacroix at a minimum of £55 million amid Chelsea's ongoing recruitment efforts. The 26-year-old has experience in the Premier League and is coming off a World Cup stint with France. Chelsea aims to strengthen its defense as part of an active transfer window, seeking potential creative solutions for the deal, including the possible inclusion of fringe players.
- •Chelsea opens talks for Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
- •Crystal Palace demands at least £55 million for Lacroix.
- •Lacroix has made 98 appearances for Palace since 2024.
- •Chelsea has already made several high-profile signings this summer.
- •Negotiations may include discussing fringe players from Chelsea's squad.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea submit £55m bid for Maxence Lacroix but Crystal Palace holding out for £60m
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Chelsea moving closer to defender signing
"Chelsea are working on a deal to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, although both clubs are still some way apart in their valuations.According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have submitted a...
"Chelsea in Maxence Lacroix Talks as Crystal Palace Demand £55m for France DefenderChelsea have opened formal discussions with Crystal Palace over a deal for Maxence Lacroix, with talkSPORT reporting ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 5:10 AMChelsea submit £55m bid for Maxence Lacroix but Crystal Palace holding out for £60m
Chelsea are working on a deal to sign Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, although both clubs are still some way apart in their valuations.According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea have submitted a...
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 5:50 AMReport: Chelsea moving closer to defender signing
Chelsea in Maxence Lacroix Talks as Crystal Palace Demand £55m for France DefenderChelsea have opened formal discussions with Crystal Palace over a deal for Maxence Lacroix, with talkSPORT reporting ...
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