Crystal Palace is on the brink of resolving their center-back crisis, which has been exacerbated by the potential departures of key players Joachim Andersen and Marc Guehi. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the club has been proactive in their pursuit of reinforcements.
One player who has emerged as a top target for Palace is Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg. Reports have indicated that negotiations between the two clubs have progressed positively, with Wolfsburg accepting Palace’s offer of €20m for the French defender. Lacroix himself has reportedly given the ‘green light’ for the move, signaling his interest in joining the Premier League side.
Sources suggest that Lacroix is set to travel to London today to undergo his medical, a crucial step in finalizing the transfer. With everything seemingly in place, there is growing optimism that the deal will be completed before the transfer deadline.
Furthermore, recent reports have indicated that Lacroix had already agreed to personal terms with Palace several days ago, highlighting his desire to work under manager Oliver Glasner and make the move to the English capital.
The absence of Lacroix from Wolfsburg’s squad for their Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich further adds weight to the speculation surrounding his imminent departure. As Palace fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of a new defensive stalwart, the impending transfer of Lacroix could provide a much-needed boost to the team’s backline ahead of the upcoming season.
