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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 holds talks for defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

Summary

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.

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•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.

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5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Chelsea moving closer to defender signing

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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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