Maxence Lacroix ‘Agrees Terms’ for Move to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have agreed personal terms with VfL Wolfsburg defender, Maxence Lacroix, according to Florian Plettenberg.
The Eagles are in the market for a defender, with Marc Guehi potentially heading to the club’s exit door amid interest from Newcastle United.
Lacroix has been identified as a viable replacement in the event he leaves but Oliver Glasner, who joined in place of Roy Hodgson in February 2024, may be willing to accommodate the two together if possible. As yet, though, no agreement has been reached between the clubs, but the player remains a top target for Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace ‘Pushing’ for Lacroix
Glasner is a strong admirer of the defender
As revealed by Florian Plettenberg, Palace have agreed personal terms with Lacroix, and are continuing to push in the race for his signature. While the clubs are yet to reach an agreement in negotiations, fans of the Premier League outfit may be pleased to hear that the player has just a single year remaining on his contract, which could play a significant role in easing demands during negotiations.
Lacroix rose to prominence through the Sochaux youth academy, before switching to Germany, where he has now been plying his trade for four years. The 24-year-old received plaudits for his performances with Wolfsburg, and has also been dubbed as “elite” for his skill-set.
Odilon Kossounou of Bayer Leverkusen is also on Palace’s shortlist. However, it seems he has fallen down the priority order, with the South London club favoring Lacroix’s services instead, and Glasner’s experience coaching the Wolfsburg man during his two-year stint is likely to be a crucial factor behind this. Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah has also been linked as a target should Guehi move on.
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