Premier League transfer race 2026: Palace rebuild continues

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• [DISPUTED] Lacroix made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace, helped the club win the UEFA Conference League, the FA Cup and the Community Shield.
• [DISPUTED] Lacroix made 55 appearances for Crystal Palace in all competitions.
• [● 24 SOURCES] Lacroix has earned seven caps for France and played three matches at the 2026 World Cup, where France finished fourth.
• [● 21 SOURCES] Chelsea signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for a fee of about £52 million (≈€60 million).
• [● 21 SOURCES] Lacroix signed a contract with Chelsea until 2032, a six‑year deal.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Lacroix is 26 years old.
• [● 17 SOURCES] Lacroix made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace, scoring three goals and providing three assists in his final season.
• [● 16 SOURCES] The transfer is Chelsea’s third‑to‑fifth major summer signing under manager Xabi Alonso.

Timeline

1. 10 days ago

   [SPORTS] 15 sources

   Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2 in dramatic Premier League comeback

   Crystal Palace overcame a twice-defended lead to defeat Fulham 3-2, thanks to two goals from Tyrick Mitchell and a late winner from Ben Chilwell, marking Pierre Sage's first Premier League victory.

2. 20 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Axel Disasi joins Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea

   Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has joined Crystal Palace on a season-long loan for the 2026/2027 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

3. 22 days ago

   [SPORTS] 4 sources

   Axel Disasi joins Crystal Palace on season-long loan from Chelsea

   Crystal Palace has signed French defender Axel Disasi on a season-long loan from Chelsea for the 2026/27 Premier League season.

4. 23 days ago

   [SPORTS] 3 sources

   Crystal Palace targets Moroccan players to bolster squad after Everton defeat

   Following a 2-0 loss to Everton, Crystal Palace is targeting Moroccan players Neil El Aynaoui and Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal to bolster their midfield and defense.

5. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Crystal Palace in advanced talks for Eintracht Frankfurt's Farès Chaïbi

   Crystal Palace is in advanced talks to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Farès Chaïbi, with the Premier League club preparing a formal offer for the 23-year-old Algerian international.

6. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Crystal Palace eyes several defenders as transfer window heats up

   Crystal Palace pursues Chelsea defenders Josh Acheampong and Axel Disasi, while also targeting Nice’s Antoine Mendy amid competition from Italian clubs.

7. about 1 month ago

   [SPORTS] 2 sources

   Crystal Palace targets Imran Louza and Axel Disasi after shelving Ismaël Ganiou deal

   Crystal Palace has shown interest in Watford midfielder Imran Louza while shelving a €50m bid for Lens defender Ismaël Ganiou, turning instead to target Chelsea centre‑back Axel Disasi.

8. about 2 months ago

   [SPORTS] 7 sources

   Chelsea sign French defender Maxence Lacroix for €60‑61 million

   Chelsea have signed French centre‑back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for €60‑61 million on a six‑year deal, a move praised by Gary Cahill and seen as a key part of the club’s summer rebuild.

9. about 2 months 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.

10. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 41 sources

    Chelsea signs French defender Maxence Lacroix for €60 million

    Chelsea signed 26‑year‑old French defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for about €60 million, on a contract to 2032; he brings seven France caps, World Cup experience and two seasons of trophies, and is

11. about 2 months 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.

12. about 2 months 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.

13. about 2 months 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.

14. about 2 months 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.

15. about 2 months 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.

16. 2 months 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.

17. 2 months 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.

18. 2 months 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.

19. 2 months 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.

20. 2 months 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.

21. 2 months 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.

22. 2 months 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

23. 2 months 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.

24. 3 months 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.

25. 3 months 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.

26. 3 months 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.

27. 3 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.

28. 3 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

29. 3 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.

30. 4 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.

31. 4 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.

32. 4 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.

33. 4 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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