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Fabrizio Romano has reported that Chelsea have made Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix their top centre-back target.<\/p>\n
Chelsea<\/strong> have made two major signings so far in the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Marco Palestra has joined Chelsea from Atalanta, while Geovany Quenda has switched from Sporting CP, with the Blues having struck a deal for him back in March 2025.<\/p>\n Chelsea owners BlueCo are keen on adding more quality players to their squad, with new manager Xabi Alonso determined to guide the team to the Champions League places in the Premier League table next season.<\/p>\n Signing a new centre-back is a top priority for the London club, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano<\/strong> revealing last month that Chelsea want a deal for Palace star Lacroix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Italian journalist also claimed that the 26-year-old France international defender himself wants to switch from Palace<\/strong> to London rivals Chelsea.<\/p>\n READ: Transfer rumour ranking: Salah\u2019s stunning Prem switch? Liverpool eye England defender<\/strong><\/p>\n Romano posted on X<\/em> at 10:04pm on June 24: \u201cChelsea have started talks for\u00a0Crystal Palace\u00a0centre back Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n \u201cUnderstand #CFC will sign one or even TWO centre backs this summer based also on outgoings.<\/p>\n \u201cChalobah wanted in Italy + Chelsea work on several options.\u201d<\/p>\n Romano added on his YouTube channel<\/em>: \u201cAnd then again, guys, let me tell you about Maxence Lacroix because I told you for Chelsea, he\u2019s a target.<\/p>\n \u201cAccording to my information, he is in higher position rather than Jacobo Ramon in the list at Chelsea.<\/p>\n READ NEXT: The top 20 biggest transfers of the summer 2026 window\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cAnd I can also tell you that Maxence Lacroix is eventually keen on a move to Chelsea.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, Lacroix would open doors to this possibility.\u201d<\/p>\n Romano has now said that Chelsea are working on a deal for Lacroix, who is their top centre-back target.<\/p>\n Romano said about Lacroix on his YouTube channel<\/em>: \u201cI want to return on a name I made here at the end of June and remains on Chelsea shortlist, and it\u2019s the name of Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea are still working behind the scenes on the deal for Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s in the list.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s one of the most appreciated centre-backs at Chelsea.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea contacts already took place on club side and on agent side.<\/p>\n \u201cSo, Chelsea remain very keen on Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea want to add one centre-back, could be two, based on exits, and Maxence Lacroix is one of the players, who remains on the very top of their list.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Xabi Alonso insists Chelsea sign \u20ac50m Spanish star after first offer rejected<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nChelsea \u2018working\u2019 on Maxence Lacroix deal<\/strong><\/h2>\n