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Liverpool Join Race for Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix as Interest Grows

Palace’s long 2029 contract with no release clause puts them in control of any summer talks.

Overview

  • Multiple reports say Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Bayern Munich are tracking the Crystal Palace centre-back.
  • Liverpool are weighing Lacroix because Ibrahima Konaté’s contract talks leave his future unclear.
  • Lacroix’s first France caps in March and a logged top speed of 35.39 km/h have boosted his profile with elite clubs.
  • Palace hold leverage with a deal through 2029 that contains no release clause, so any buyer would need to pay a premium.
  • The summer window could bring a bidding contest, which would test Palace as they balance big offers with their Conference League campaign.