Chelsea Leads Race for Lacroix

Chelsea continues its efforts to sign Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix during the current summer transfer window, as it seeks to strengthen its backline ahead of the new season.

According to a report published by the English site "CaughtOffside", Crystal Palace has increased its financial demands to part ways with the French defender, having previously asked for €55 million, the price is now between €65 and €70 million.

The report added that Arsenal has intensified its interest in signing Lacroix in recent days, in an attempt to steal the deal, but Chelsea is still leading the race for the player so far.

New negotiations are anticipated in the coming days between the parties, as Chelsea aims to finalize the deal despite the increase in the player's value.