Crystal Palace move for defenders as Lacroix nears Chelsea switch
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Crystal Palace Daily News Roundup
Crystal Palace are lining up defensive replacements as Maxence Lacroix nears a £52m move to Chelsea, with Brest teenager Raphael le Guen and Chrislain Matsima emerging as targets.
Crystal Palace have moved quickly to replace Maxence Lacroix, with Chrislain Matsima emerging as their leading target.
Maxence Lacroix's £52m move from Crystal Palace to Chelsea is close, with his role assessed in Xabi Alonso's back three or back four.
Crystal Palace are tracking Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen, 19, as Maxence Lacroix nears a Chelsea move. The teenager made six Ligue 1 appearances in 2025-26.
