What happened. Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign defender Maxence Lacroix for around £55m, with the player giving permission to finalise the transfer.

Lacroix joined Palace from Wolfsburg in 2024.
He helped Palace win the FA Cup and UEFA Conference League.
Palace may sign a Chelsea defender as part of the deal.

The deal strengthens Chelsea's defence while Palace look to reinvest in a centre-back.

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