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Chelsea close to wrapping up £52m Lacroix signing

Chelsea are on the verge of completing a £52 million deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix. The 26-year-old French international is set to undergo a medical before signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, while Palace actively seek a replacement ahead of the new campaign.

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The transfer window usually dominates the back pages during the summer, but that's rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is finally over, which means attention can now turn to the comings and goings at club level.

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Palace set £55m Lacroix price for Chelsea

Chelsea have been informed that they will need to pay £55 million to prise Maxence Lacroix away from Crystal Palace this summer. The France international defender has emerged as a primary target for the Blues as they look to reshape their backline under the guidance of new manager Xabi Alonso.