Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix has agreed private phrases with Crystal Palace in response to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.
Palace are assessing their choices available in the market with the way forward for Marc Guehi nonetheless doubtful as Newcastle look to succeed in an settlement with the 24-year-old.
The Magpies have to this point had 4 bids turned down for the England worldwide and it stays to be seen what their subsequent transfer might be.
Lacroix agrees private phrases with Palace
While Guehi may stay at Selhurst Park the Eagles have recognized Lacroix as a participant they like, while the potential of the 2 enjoying collectively can’t be fully dominated out.
It seems Palace are advancing on a deal and Plettenberg has reported that the membership have agreed private phrases with the 24-year-old and he’s at present their high goal at centre again.
He took to X.com and mentioned:
“Crystal Palace, nonetheless pushing to signal Maxence #Lacroix! … and private phrases are agreed. Oliver Glasner actually needs him as a doable alternative for Marc Guéhi or as well as. Perceive the 24 y/o central defender from Wolfsburg is at present their high goal for this place.
“Extra choices behind Lacroix. One among them: Odilon Kossounou. Leverkusen knowledgeable that he’s on the checklist however at present not their precedence. No settlement between Wolfsburg/Palace but.”
??? Crystal Palace, nonetheless pushing to signal Maxence #Lacroix!
… and private phrases are agreed.
Oliver Glasner actually needs him as a doable alternative for Marc Guéhi or as well as. Perceive the 24 y/o central defender from Wolfsburg is at present their high goal for… pic.twitter.com/wcwJt1fGOA
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 16, 2024
An settlement between the golf equipment hasn’t been reached but, but it surely shouldn’t show too tough given Lacroix has only a yr remaining on his present deal.
Glasner has beforehand labored with the Frenchman and the Austrian may show to be a key think about Palace getting any potential deal over the road.
Latest stories have additionally linked the Eagles with a transfer for Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, who’s considered valued at round £25m, though no severe inroads seem to have been made with regard to any deal.
Lacroix made 31 appearances in all competitions final season, scoring 4 objectives as Wolfsburg completed twelfth within the Bundesliga.
