Chelsea are confident a deal can be reached with Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Blues are actively looking to strengthen their defense this summer, identifying the French centre-back as their main defensive target.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST AND LATEST UPDATES \u2013 STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE<\/a><\/u><\/span> and GOOGLE PLAY<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Fabrizio Romano’s show insider took to the social media platform X<\/a> to deliver the latest on negotiations between the two London clubs:<\/p>\n “Negotiations are ongoing between Chelsea and Crystal Palace for Maxence Lacroix. #CFC are confident of agreeing a deal as Lacroix wants a move; the clubs are in direct contact to find a solution and get it done.”<\/p>\n ?? Talks between Chelsea and Crystal Palace over Maxence Lacroix are ongoing.#CFC<\/a> sure to negotiate a deal as Lacroix wants a move; clubs in direct contact to find a solution and implement it. pic.twitter.com\/oNUCmvV0ZW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The 26-year-old defender has enjoyed a stellar spell at Selhurst Park, gaining international recognition with France following his performances in domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso believes Lacroix’s pace, physical dominance and composure on the ball are ideal for his tall tactical build.<\/p>\n Lacroix is \u200b\u200bkeen on a move to Stamford Bridge and has already agreed personal terms<\/a>. Now the clubs have to agree on the fee.<\/p>\n The potential arrival of Lacroix represents another important part in Chelsea’s ambitious summer overhaul.<\/p>\n Under BlueCo and Xabi Alonso, the Blues have already made moves to reshape their squad for the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a the preferred source is Google<\/a> to your favorites list for news you can trust<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Chelsea sign UK record attacking midfielder Morgan Rodgers for \u00a3117m<\/a> from Aston Villa.<\/p>\n In addition, highly rated Italian defender Marco Palestra has joined from Atalanta<\/a>while the Portuguese teenage sensation Giovanni Quendo has officially arrived following a deal previously agreed with Sporting CP<\/a>.<\/p>\n In order to balance the books and streamline the squad, Chelsea have sanctioned several notable departures.<\/p>\nFabrizio Romano’s update on Maxence Lacroix<\/h2>\n
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