News about Maxence Lacroix

Trevoh Chalobah remains an option for Crystal Palace even though the Eagles have agreed a £17.5m fee with Wolfsburg for Maxence Lacroix.  Palace sold Joachim Andersen to Fulham last week, while uncertainty remains over Marc Guehi's future, with Newcastle still showing interest in getting a deal over the line. Lacroix is expected to add some much-needed cover at the back, but Palace may need one more defender before Friday's deadline, especially if Guehi departs.

Despite the start of the Premier League 2024-25 season, several clubs are still keen to bolster their squad in order to achieve the best results possible. With only a week remaining in the summer transfer window, many fans are eagerly anticipating for that one signing that could help their side become invincible. In today's fast-paced technology landscape, clubs are increasingly turning to advanced tools such as AI, previously reported to be used by club chiefs such as Omar Berrada.

SIMON JONES: Crystal Palace have made a £12million offer for Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix and bid for Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo. The moves for the pair come amid a summer of change within the defensive ranks at Selhurst Park. Palace have agreed to sell Joachim Andersen to Fulham for £30m and expect a new offer from Newcastle for Marc Guehi .

LEWIS STEELE: Liverpool are set for a relatively quiet summer of incomings as Arne Slot inherits a squad in pleasing health, with only minor surgery required to fulfil his stated ambitions of bettering last season's third-place finish in the Premier League. Unlike last summer, when major changes were needed to overhaul an aging and lacklustre midfield, the new head coach knows he has a quality group of players to work with. The Dutchman will want to assess all of his options before making drastic alterations. But that doesn't mean there won't be a few outgoings this summer. New Fenway Sports Group CEO of Football Michael Edwards is keen to trade wisely and there could be a number of permanent exits to raise cash, plus some loan moves. Here, Mail Sport looks at those fringe players who could leave permanently or on loan this summer.

Wolfsburg have emerged as early frontrunners for Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg. The 22-year old enjoyed a strong season on loan at Bundesliga side Mainz this year and spoke candidly last week about his desire to leave and continue playing regular first team football. Van den Berg signed for Liverpool from PEC Zwolle in 2019 for £1.4million but after loan spells at Preston North End, Schalke and Mainz, they now value him closer to £20m.

Hull City made a convincing argument to sign Fabio Carvalho on loan from Liverpool following a disappointing stint at RB Leipzig, with the Tigers expected to complete the deal this week after fending off interest from Premier League clubs. The 21-year-old's interest in Wolves and Sheffield United were keen on the 21-year-old's appearance, but Liverpool decided that, after playing just 360 minutes in Germany, a transfer to the second division would be more beneficial, with Southampton and Leeds interested. Although a formal agreement is not complete, Confidential claims Hull has proclaimed themselves front-runners thanks to manager Liam Rosenior's willingness to lend loanees a chance, as seen with fellow Anfield actor Tyler Morton, who is excelling this season.

Jurgen Klopp is thought to have selected his ideal replacement for Joel Matip in the January window, with Liverpool in dire need of central defensive reinforcements. The Reds suffered a major blow to their championship hopes early in December when it was announced that key center back Joel Matip had sustained a previouscruciate ligament injury. As such, the defender could be out for the remainder of the season, and with Liverpool competing on four fronts, the need for cover is expected to be high.