# Premier League transfer race 2026: Palace rebuild continues > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/liverpool-linked-with-several-50-millionplus-transfer-targets-in-may-2026 > Updated: 2026-09-05T10:09:54.000Z. Sources: 155. Developments: 33. Crystal Palace’s squad rebuilding efforts have accelerated following a difficult 2-0 Premier League defeat to Everton in their opener. The loss, which marked a challenging debut for manager Pierre Sage, coincided with a knee injury to Morocco international Chadi Riad that required him to be carried off on a stretcher. To address defensive shortages following Maxence Lacroix’s departure to Chelsea and Riad’s injury, the club secured the season-long loan of 28-year-old French defender Axel Disasi from Chelsea for the 2026/27 campaign. The agreement contains no option or obligation for a permanent purchase. Disasi, who has five senior caps for France, expressed enthusiasm for the move, stating he “looks forward to playing at Selhurst Park.” As the transfer window approached its close, Palace finalized several significant moves. The club completed the permanent signings of England international Ben Chilwell from RC Strasbourg and 25-year-old Netherlands international Quinten Timber from Marseille, who joins on a five-year contract. Additionally, the club secured Chilean winger Dario Osorio on a season-long loan from FC Midtjylland. In midfield, the club has also remained in advanced discussions regarding 23-year-old Algerian international Farès Chaïbi from Eintracht Frankfurt. While interest has been shown by Brighton, Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Brentford, negotiations with Palace are reportedly the most concrete. Frankfurt is expected to value the player between €25 million and €30 million. ## Claims - Lacroix made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace, helped the club win the UEFA Conference League, the FA Cup and the Community Shield. (disputed by 21 sources) - Lacroix made 55 appearances for Crystal Palace in all competitions. (disputed) - Lacroix has earned seven caps for France and played three matches at the 2026 World Cup, where France finished fourth. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Chelsea signed Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for a fee of about £52 million (≈€60 million). (corroborated by 21 sources) - Lacroix signed a contract with Chelsea until 2032, a six‑year deal. (corroborated by 21 sources) - Lacroix is 26 years old. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Lacroix made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace, scoring three goals and providing three assists in his final season. (corroborated by 17 sources) - The transfer is Chelsea’s third‑to‑fifth major summer signing under manager Xabi Alonso. (corroborated by 16 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: 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. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-completes-permanent-signings-of-chilwell-and-timber ### 2026-08-26: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/axel-disasi-joins-crystal-palace-on-loan-from-chelsea ### 2026-08-24: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/axel-disasi-joins-crystal-palace-on-season-long-loan-from-chelsea ### 2026-08-23: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-targets-moroccan-players-to-bolster-squad-after-everton-defeat ### 2026-08-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-in-advanced-talks-for-eintracht-frankfurts-fars-chabi ### 2026-08-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-eyes-several-defenders-as-transfer-window-heats-up ### 2026-08-03: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-targets-imran-louza-and-axel-disasi-after-shelving-ismal-ganiou-deal ### 2026-07-31: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-sign-french-defender-maxence-lacroix-for-61-million ### 2026-07-29: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-augsburgs-chrislain-matsima-transfer-to-crystal-palace-collapses ### 2026-07-28: 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 41 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-signs-french-defender-maxence-lacroix-for-52-million ### 2026-07-24: 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. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-secures-defender-maxence-lacroix-from-crystal-palace ### 2026-07-23: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-united-signs-ivorian-winger-bazoumana-toure-for-43-million ### 2026-07-22: 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. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-pursue-crystal-palace-defender-maxence-lacroix-1 ### 2026-07-20: 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-pursues-defender-maxence-lacroix-in-5565-million-deal ### 2026-07-17: 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. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-set-to-meet-70m-price-tag-for-france-defender-maxence-lacroix ### 2026-07-16: Crystal Palace targets French defender Chrislain Matsima Crystal Palace are scouting French centre‑back Chrislain Matsima from Augsburg to replace departing captain Marc Guehi. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-targets-french-defender-chrislain-matsima ### 2026-07-16: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-pivots-to-adam-wharton-and-maxence-lacroix-as-summer-transfer-targets ### 2026-07-14: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-pursue-crystal-palace-defender-maxence-lacroix ### 2026-07-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-and-liverpool-compete-for-versatile-dutch-defender ### 2026-07-07: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-united-signs-ivorian-winger-bazoumana-toure-loans-defender-harrison-ashby-to-luton ### 2026-07-05: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-and-arsenal-target-premier-league-defenders-in-summer-transfer-market ### 2026-07-05: 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 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-united-signs-ivory-coast-winger-bazoumana-toure ### 2026-07-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-targets-toulouse-defender-charlie-cresswell ### 2026-07-02: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hoffenheims-bazoumana-tour-set-for-record-50m-move-to-newcastle-united ### 2026-06-24: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-ready-to-spend-50-million-on-france-defender-maxence-lacroix ### 2026-06-23: 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-targets-crystal-palace-defender-maxence-lacroix ### 2026-06-15: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/crystal-palace-defender-maxence-lacroix-attracts-interest-from-arsenal-and-chelsea ### 2026-06-13: 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 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-and-manchester-united-target-hoffenheim-winger-bazoumana-tour ### 2026-06-05: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liverpool-chelsea-and-crystal-palace-chase-burnley-defender-maxime-esteve ### 2026-05-31: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maxence-lacroix-eyes-world-cup-spot-after-europa-conference-league-triumph-with-crystal-palace ### 2026-05-24: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maxence-lacroix-to-exit-crystal-palace-eyed-by-top-european-clubs ### 2026-05-17: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maxence-lacroix-draws-50m-bids-as-chelsea-and-liverpool-vie-for-crystal-palace-defender ### 2026-05-14: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hoffenheim-winger-bazoumana-toure-on-record-5055m-transfer-chase-by-liverpool-and-arsenal --- Cite as: Premier League transfer race 2026: Palace rebuild continues. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/liverpool-linked-with-several-50-millionplus-transfer-targets-in-may-2026