Premier League transfer race 2026 – Tonali, Touré, Lacroix

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   FC Augsburg's Chrislain Matsima Transfer to Crystal Palace Collapses

   FC Augsburg's €30 million transfer plan for defender Chrislain Matsima to Crystal Palace fell apart after the English club went silent, prompting the German side to seek alternatives.

2. 2 days ago

   [SPORTS] 37 sources

   Chelsea signs French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

   Chelsea signed 26‑year‑old French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for about €60 million, on a contract to 2032; he made 98 appearances, won three trophies with Palace and has seven France caps.

3. 6 days ago

   [SPORTS] 24 sources

   Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace

   Chelsea will pay up to £60 million for defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace; Palace eyes Chrislain Matsima and Chibuike Nwaiwu as replacements.

4. 7 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Newcastle United signs Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure for £43 million

   Newcastle United have paid £43 million for Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure, part of a youth‑led overhaul that also brought in Jaouen, Steur and Bamba after big summer departures.

5. 8 days ago

   [SPORTS] 28 sources

   Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m

   Chelsea will sign France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for about £52 million, on a six‑year deal until 2032, as Xabi Alonso reshapes the defence.

6. 11 days ago

   [SPORTS] 10 sources

   Chelsea pursues defender Maxence Lacroix amid summer transfer activity

   Chelsea are targeting Crystal Palace centre‑back Maxence Lacroix (fee €55‑65 m) while also eyeing free‑agent John Stones and confronting rival interest in defender Jorrel Hato.

7. 13 days ago

   [SPORTS] 12 sources

   Chelsea set to pay £55 million for defender Maxence Lacroix

   Chelsea aims to meet Crystal Palace’s £55‑million asking price for defender Maxence Lacroix, who wants a move after the World Cup.

8. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Crystal Palace targets French defender Chrislain Matsima

   Crystal Palace are scouting French centre‑back Chrislain Matsima from Augsburg to replace departing captain Marc Guehi.

9. 14 days ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Liverpool pivots to Adam Wharton and Maxence Lacroix as summer transfer targets

   Liverpool have made Adam Wharton their primary midfield target and are negotiating with Crystal Palace for centre‑back Maxence Lacroix, aiming to replace departing Ibrahima Konaté ahead of the new season.

10. 16 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Chelsea pursue Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix

    Chelsea are targeting French defender Maxence Lacroix, whose contract runs to 2029 after a strong season with Crystal Palace and recent France call‑up, according to Fabrizio Romano.

11. 21 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Arsenal and Liverpool compete for versatile Dutch defender

    Arsenal and Liverpool are eyeing the same Dutch defender to strengthen their squads, with a €25 million price tag and no official bids yet.

12. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Newcastle United signs Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure, loans defender Harrison Ashby to Luton

    Newcastle United signed Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure for about £43 million and loaned right‑back Harrison Ashby to Luton Town for the 2026/27 season.

13. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources

    Chelsea and Arsenal target Premier League defenders in summer transfer market

    Chelsea weigh offers for defender Trevoh Chalobah and target Maxence Lacroix, while Arsenal pursue England centre‑back Ezri Konsa and midfielder Morgan Rogers, with fees reported up to €152 million.

14. 25 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources

    Newcastle United completes record €50m signing of Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure

    Newcastle United paid a reported €50 million to sign Ivorian winger Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim, setting a club record. The 20‑year‑old, a World Cup participant, joins on a long‑term deal and is hailed as a

15. 26 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Crystal Palace targets Toulouse defender Charlie Cresswell

    Crystal Palace are negotiating to sign 23‑year‑old English centre‑back Charlie Cresswell from Toulouse, targeting him as a Maxence Lacroix replacement amid competing bids and a €25‑30 million price tag.

16. 29 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Hoffenheim's Bazoumana Touré set for record €50m move to Newcastle United

    Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Touré is in advanced talks to join Newcastle United for around €50 million, a record sale for the German club.

17. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Chelsea ready to spend £50 million on France defender Maxence Lacroix

    Chelsea is set to bid about £50 million for France defender Maxence Lacroix after the World Cup, while also moving for Atalanta right‑back Marco Palestra, as the club rebuilds its defense.

18. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources

    Chelsea Targets Crystal Palace Defender Maxence Lacroix

    Chelsea, led by Xabi Alonso, are negotiating with Crystal Palace for centre‑back Maxence Lacroix, who is under contract until 2029 and valued at about €18 million.

19. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix attracts interest from Arsenal and Chelsea

    Arsenal and Chelsea are both targeting Crystal Palace centre‑back Maxence Lacroix, who is under contract until 2029, valued around £50 m and on France’s World Cup squad.

20. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Liverpool, Manchester United eye Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Touré

    Hoffenheim’s 20‑year‑old Ivorian winger Bazoumana Touré, with 5 goals and 12 assists last season, is being chased by Liverpool and Manchester United while Ivory Coast coach highlights his discipline ahead of a

21. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Liverpool, Chelsea and Crystal Palace chase Burnley defender Maxime Esteve

    Burnley’s French centre‑back Maxime Esteve is linked with Liverpool, Chelsea and Crystal Palace as they seek defensive reinforcements ahead of the summer window.

22. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Maxence Lacroix eyes World Cup spot after Europa Conference League triumph with Crystal Palace

    France’s Maxence Lacroix, after winning the Europa Conference League with Crystal Palace, says the success boosts his chances for the 2026 World Cup and he congratulated PSG on their Champions League triumph.

23. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources

    Maxence Lacroix to exit Crystal Palace, eyed by top European clubs

    Maxence Lacroix will leave Crystal Palace after his Arsenal match; with a €35‑40 m price tag, clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid are interested as he seeks a Champions League move.

24. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources

    Maxence Lacroix draws £50m bids as Chelsea and Liverpool vie for Crystal Palace defender

    Chelsea and Liverpool pursue Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix amid £50 m bid talk and a massive contract offer.

25. 3 months ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources

    Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure on record €50‑55m transfer chase by Liverpool and Arsenal

    Hoffenheim’s 20‑year‑old winger Bazoumana Toure is attracting Liverpool and Arsenal in a €50‑55m summer transfer race.

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