Arsenal have entered the race to signal Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, with the Gunners exploring the opportunity of hijacking Chelsea’s long-standing pursuit of the French centre-back.
The North London membership’s curiosity has intensified following William Saliba’s critical again damage throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup, prompting Arsenal to evaluate defensive reinforcements forward of the brand new season.
No settlement has been reached with Crystal Palace, and no switch has been finalised. Nevertheless, Arsenal are understood to be contemplating a suggestion value round £60 million as they weigh up a transfer for the 26-year-old.
Chelsea stay firmly within the image after monitoring Lacroix for a number of months. Softfootball reported in late June that the France worldwide was closing in on a transfer to Stamford Bridge following a powerful marketing campaign with Crystal Palace, with the proposed switch valued at round €55 million after the World Cup.
With each London rivals monitoring the defender’s state of affairs, Crystal Palace may face one other main defensive departure if negotiations progress within the coming weeks.
