Chelsea proposes defender swap to acquire Maxence Lacroix from Palace

Chelsea has made Maxence Lacroix a primary target and is offering players in exchange to secure the Crystal Palace center-back. The Blues aim to include Trevoh Chalobah or other defenders such as Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi, and Benoit Badiashile as part of the deal. Palace, however, seeks a cash payment above £52 million and is also preparing to find a replacement. Chelsea continues its defensive overhaul, having already signed two new players this summer, while Lacroix's impressive form at the World Cup has drawn heightened interest from Stamford Bridge.

• 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea offer defenders to Palace in Lacroix swap bid