Crystal Palace seeks Raphaël Le Guen as Maxence Lacroix replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Crystal Palace is targeting Stade Brestois 29's Raphaël Le Guen for the summer transfer window. The 19-year-old defender is viewed as a successor to Maxence Lacroix, who is expected to join Chelsea imminently. Le Guen has progressed from the Brest youth academy and became a regular starter by the end of the last season. With a contract running until 2029, he might soon transition to the Premier League, potentially working under compatriot Pierre Sage.
- •Crystal Palace targets Raphaël Le Guen for the summer transfer.
- •Le Guen, 19, is seen as a replacement for Maxence Lacroix.
- •Lacroix is expected to sign with Chelsea soon.
- •Le Guen made his professional debut last season and became a regular starter.
- •He is under contract with Stade Brestois until 2029.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace reach agreement with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le Guen
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace target Brest’s Raphaël Le Guen to succeed Maxence Lacroix
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Crystal Palace want Brest’s Raphael Le Guen to replace Chelsea-bound Maxence Lacroix
- 5:20 PMBBC Football — Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen
"Crystal Palace are weighing up a move for highly-rated Brest defender Raphael Le Guen, according to the BBC.The Eagles are preparing for the expected departure of Maxence Lacroix, who is closing in on...
"Crystal Palace are reported to have made Stade Brestois 29’s Raphaël Le Guen (19) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to the BBC.At just 19 years of age, the Breton defen...
"Crystal Palace have reached an agreement on personal terms with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le Guen (19), according to L’Equipe. The Eagles have identified Le Guen as Maxence Lacroix’s replacement...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 7:15 PMCrystal Palace reach agreement with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le Guen
Crystal Palace have reached an agreement on personal terms with Brest centre-back Raphaël Le Guen (19), according to L’Equipe. The Eagles have identified Le Guen as Maxence Lacroix’s replacement...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:10 PMCrystal Palace target Brest’s Raphaël Le Guen to succeed Maxence Lacroix
Crystal Palace are reported to have made Stade Brestois 29’s Raphaël Le Guen (19) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to the BBC.At just 19 years of age, the Breton defen...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:15 PMCrystal Palace want Brest’s Raphael Le Guen to replace Chelsea-bound Maxence Lacroix
Crystal Palace are weighing up a move for highly-rated Brest defender Raphael Le Guen, according to the BBC.The Eagles are preparing for the expected departure of Maxence Lacroix, who is closing in on...
- BBC FootballJul 24, 2026, 5:20 PMPalace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen
Crystal Palace are interested in signing 19-year-old Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen.
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