# Chelsea intensifies pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Lacroix

Chelsea has stepped up its interest in signing Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The Premier League club is looking to strengthen its defense in the upcoming transfer window. This move could impact both clubs' squad depth and league standings.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c8xnpxy5v8vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:04:52 GMT
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cg4dze3ellko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:57:34 GMT