Chelsea have intensified their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix, with new talks marked as positive. The ownership of both clubs is overseeing the potential transfer.

Palace has attempted to extend Lacroix's contract, but the 26-year-old player is reportedly seeking a new challenge. The Eagles are seeking a minimum of £60m for Lacroix. They are also reportedly scouting for replacements, with Augsburg's Chrislain Matsima on their radar.

Lacroix, who joined Palace from Wolfsburg for up to £18m in August 2024 and has made 98 appearances, is a prime target for Chelsea, who are prioritizing players with Premier League experience. This potential move could impact Trevoh Chalobah's future at Chelsea, especially with interest from Como.