Chelsea are interested in signing Crystal Palace and France defender Maxence Lacroix

Reports have emerged that Chelsea are interested in signing Crystal Palace and France defender Maxence Lacroix, who is open to leaving Selhurst Park for Stamford Bridge. According to the Daily Mail, Lacroix is preparing to leave his current team, with the Blues a potential destination.

This comes at a time when manager Oliver Glasner is also set to leave Crystal Palace this summer, and it appears that Lacroix is not opposed to following him out of the door, potentially in favor of a move to Chelsea.

Lacroix joined Crystal Palace from Wolfsburg in 2024 for a fee of £18 million, reuniting with Glasner in the process.

This season, Lacroix has established himself as one of the top defenders in the Premier League, consistently winning the ball and performing well in aerial duels.

Given that Chelsea's sporting directors, Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, are looking to strengthen their defense, the 26-year-old Lacroix could be an ideal candidate for the role, having already gained sufficient experience in the Premier League.

Moreover, he has the necessary experience in the Premier League to make an immediate impact.

Chelsea are reportedly searching for a central defender to form a partnership with Levi Colwill, and it is believed that Lacroix meets many of the requirements for the position.