Chelsea in contact to sign £55m centre-back Lacroix who is also on Arsenal's radar
Chelsea are weighing a deal for the defender as Palace hold out for more than £55 million and Arsenal watch from the sidelines.
- Chelsea has opened formal talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Maxence Lacroix, prioritizing pace and aggression to strengthen their defensive line.
- Crystal Palace holds a strong negotiating position, reportedly using Jan Paul van Hecke's £52m transfer from Brighton to Tottenham as a valuation benchmark for Lacroix.
- Valuing the centre-back at no less than £55m, Palace argues that Lacroix's longer contract—three years remaining—justifies a premium over recent defender fees.
- Arsenal's background interest adds competitive pressure, raising the possibility of a London transfer battle between the two clubs for the defender.
- Journalist Ben Jacobs noted that Chelsea should be prepared to walk away if the final cost rises significantly above £55m, despite Arsenal's presence intensifying urgency.
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Chelsea in contact to sign £55m centre-back Lacroix who is also on Arsenal's radar
Chelsea have moved their search for a new centre-back into a more serious phase, opening discussions with Crystal Palace over a defender who has already shown he can handle the speed and physical demands of the Premier League. The Blues want more pace, aggression and reliability at the heart of their defence, while Arsenal’s presence […] The post Formal talks: Chelsea in contact to sign £55m centre-back appreciate by Arsenal appeared first on Ca…
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Sky SportsMaxence Lacroix: Chelsea In Talks With Crystal Palace Over Signing Of France International Defender
Sky Sports News understands Palace are seeking more than the £55m Tottenham paid for Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton to sanction Lacroix’s sale. Palace and Chelsea enjoy good relations at the highest levels and they have done deals for players such as Trevoh Chalobah and Ben Chilwell. Transfer Centre LIVE! | Chelsea news & transfers Got Sky? Watch Chelsea games LIVE on your phone Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW Ch…
Chelsea pushing for Maxence Lacroix signing as Liverpool watch
Chelsea are understood to be in ‘ongoing talks’ with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Ben Jacobs reported on X (formerly Twitter) that the Blues are escalating their interest in the French centre-back. […] The post “Held formal talks” – Liverpool target zeroing in on £55m summer transfer appeared first on The …
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