Crystal Palace set Lacroix price tag amid Chelsea talks | OneFootball

Crystal Palace will demand a fee of £50m for Maxence Lacroix, amid an approach from Chelsea.

Chelsea have contacted their London rivals to discuss a deal for Lacroix, as Xabi Alonso looks to sign a centre-back this summer. The France international is one name on Chelsea’s radar, alongside Como defender Jacobo Ramon.

Palace do not want to lose Lacroix this summer, having also sold Marc Guehi to Manchester City in January.

However, Football Insider are reporting that the Eagles would be willing to discuss a deal fort he 26-year-old at £50m. Palace paid £18m to sign Lacroix from Wolfsburg in 2024 and that fee would represent a significant profit for the club’s sell-to-buy business model.

Chadi Riad’s impressive performances at the World Cup offer encouragement that he can overcome the injury issues that have plagued his Palace career and impress next season.

However, the South Londoners would seek a replacement for Lacroix before allowing him to leave, with another defender required to compete with Riad, Jaydee Canvot and Chris Richards for a place in the side.

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