M. Lacroix closing in on Chelsea move
- A M. Lacroix move to Chelsea is gathering pace — 7 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by The Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) — story republished by other outlets, putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- Report that Chelsea are finalising a £52m deal for Maxence Lacroix with a medical scheduled. — The Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) — story republished by other outlets
- Report itemising Chelsea closing in on Lacroix, citing Fabrizio Romano and other market updates (transfer fee ~£52m reported elsewhere). — FootballTransfers (transfer column referencing Romano)
- Chelsea have started talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Maxence Lacroix. — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post)
- L'Équipe reports Lacroix is very likely to sign for Chelsea after the 2026 World Cup for around €55m. — L'Equipe
M. Lacroix is a 26-year-old central defender at Crystal Palace, rated 78.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 140th of 376 in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (92.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.59 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Lacroix.
- TThe Athletic (reported by David Ornstein) — story republished by other outletsReport that Chelsea are finalising a £52m deal for Maxence Lacroix with a medical scheduled.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Report that Chelsea are finalising a £52m deal for Maxence Lacroix with a medical scheduled.
19h agoRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (transfer column referencing Romano)Report itemising Chelsea closing in on Lacroix, citing Fabrizio Romano and other market updates (transfer fee ~£52m reported elsewhere).Trusted 85%
Report itemising Chelsea closing in on Lacroix, citing Fabrizio Romano and other market updates (transfer fee ~£52m reported elsewhere).
1d agoRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post)Chelsea have started talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Maxence Lacroix.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Chelsea have started talks with Crystal Palace to sign centre-back Maxence Lacroix.
24 JunRead full article → - LL'EquipeL'Équipe reports Lacroix is very likely to sign for Chelsea after the 2026 World Cup for around €55m.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
L'Équipe reports Lacroix is very likely to sign for Chelsea after the 2026 World Cup for around €55m.
26 JunRead full article → - GGoalChelsea are finalising a ~£52m deal for Maxence Lacroix with a medical booked; widely reported as imminent completion (reports reference The Athletic/David Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 69%
Chelsea are finalising a ~£52m deal for Maxence Lacroix with a medical booked; widely reported as imminent completion (reports reference The Athletic/David Ornstein).
2h agoRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea have agreed a deal in the region of £52m with Crystal Palace for centre‑back Maxence Lacroix; medical scheduled/underway and contract details being finalised.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
Chelsea have agreed a deal in the region of £52m with Crystal Palace for centre‑back Maxence Lacroix; medical scheduled/underway and contract details being finalised.
2h agoRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over signing France defender Maxence Lacroix, with Palace seeking more than £55m.Mixed 64%
Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over signing France defender Maxence Lacroix, with Palace seeking more than £55m.
1d agoRead full article → - SSky SportsChelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix; agreement with the player 'almost completed' and talks progressing with Palace.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 64%
Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal for Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix; agreement with the player 'almost completed' and talks progressing with Palace.
1d agoRead full article → - TThe StandardReport Chelsea have booked Lacroix for a medical as a £52m deal has been agreed.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Report Chelsea have booked Lacroix for a medical as a £52m deal has been agreed.
19h agoRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (republishing transfer report)Reports Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (cites The Athletic/Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace (cites The Athletic/Ornstein).
19h agoRead full article → - TTNT Sports live blog (transfer live updates)Article reporting Chelsea have scheduled Lacroix's medical and are finalising a £52m move from Crystal Palace (news roundup style, cites Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Article reporting Chelsea have scheduled Lacroix's medical and are finalising a £52m move from Crystal Palace (news roundup style, cites Ornstein).
19h agoRead full article → - FFootball Agencies (industry site)Report that Unique Sports Group client Maxence Lacroix is closing in on a Chelsea move; says deal is moving forward after international commitments.Mixed 50%
Report that Unique Sports Group client Maxence Lacroix is closing in on a Chelsea move; says deal is moving forward after international commitments.
19h agoRead full article → - RReadChelsea (local/club-focused outlet)ReadChelsea / local Chelsea news sites report that talks have accelerated and quote BBC/club correspondents saying Palace want ~£60m.Mixed 50%
ReadChelsea / local Chelsea news sites report that talks have accelerated and quote BBC/club correspondents saying Palace want ~£60m.
4d agoRead full article → - TTalkChelsea (aggregator/report site)TalkChelsea coverage summarising reports that The Athletic and others link Chelsea interest in Maxence Lacroix.Mixed 50%
TalkChelsea coverage summarising reports that The Athletic and others link Chelsea interest in Maxence Lacroix.
24 JunRead full article → - FFootballTransfersChelsea have identified Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix as a main target this summer (reports The Athletic as the source).Mixed 50%
Chelsea have identified Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix as a main target this summer (reports The Athletic as the source).
23 JunRead full article → - YYahoo SportsYahoo/Sports wire reports Chelsea preparing to advance interest in Maxence Lacroix, citing The Athletic and other sources.Mixed 50%
Yahoo/Sports wire reports Chelsea preparing to advance interest in Maxence Lacroix, citing The Athletic and other sources.
23 JunRead full article → - TTeamTalkCoverage saying Chelsea have booked a medical for Maxence Lacroix and are finalising a £52m deal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 26%
Coverage saying Chelsea have booked a medical for Maxence Lacroix and are finalising a £52m deal.
5d agoRead full article → - SSports MoleReports that Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over Lacroix and working to finalise a deal (reports cite ~£52m).Low-trust 20%
Reports that Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over Lacroix and working to finalise a deal (reports cite ~£52m).
4d agoRead full article → - TThe Hard TackleThe Hard Tackle reports Chelsea made an approach and cites Sky/other reports linking Lacroix to Chelsea (includes fee speculation).Low-trust 20%
The Hard Tackle reports Chelsea made an approach and cites Sky/other reports linking Lacroix to Chelsea (includes fee speculation).
25 JunRead full article →