# Chelsea in talks to sign Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix

- Topic: football
- Source: Sky Sports
- Published: 2026-07-20
- Original: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13565423/maxence-lacroix-transfer-news-chelsea
- Language: en
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Crystal Palace are seeking more than £55m for Maxence Lacroix, with Chelsea in talks to sign the France international defender. Palace and Chelsea have a good relationship and have done deals in the past. Chelsea are looking to strengthen their defense.

## Key takeaways

- Chelsea are in talks to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace
- Palace are seeking more than £55m for the France international defender
- Chelsea are looking to strengthen their defense with a physically imposing centre-back

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