Maxence Lacroix is ready to endure his medical at this time forward of finishing his transfer from Crystal Palace to Chelsea.
The Blues are finalising a deal price round £52 million, with the 26-year-old centre-back anticipated to signal a long-term contract operating till June 2032.
Chelsea have been pushing to strengthen their defence below Xabi Alonso, and Lacroix has emerged because the membership’s precedence goal at centre-back all through the summer season.
Softfootball reported three days in the past that negotiations had progressed to possession stage as Chelsea intensified talks with Crystal Palace to safe the French defender’s signature.
Arsenal had earlier entered the race to hijack Chelsea’s long-standing curiosity in Lacroix after William Saliba suffered a critical again harm in the course of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the meantime, Crystal Palace are already assessing defensive replacements, with Chibuike Nwaiwu among the many choices being thought of alongside Chrislain Matsima because the Eagles put together for Lacroix’s departure.
An official announcement is predicted as soon as Lacroix efficiently completes his medical and the remaining paperwork is signed.
