{"id":50514,"date":"2026-07-22T20:25:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T00:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/fabrizio-romano-withdraws-chelseas-big-transfer-news-as-defenders-signing-approaches\/"},"modified":"2026-07-22T20:25:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T00:25:24","slug":"fabrizio-romano-withdraws-chelseas-big-transfer-news-as-defenders-signing-approaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/fabrizio-romano-withdraws-chelseas-big-transfer-news-as-defenders-signing-approaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Fabrizio Romano withdraws Chelsea&#8217;s big transfer news as defender&#8217;s signing approaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/fabrizio-romano-withdraws-chelseas-big-transfer-news-as-defenders-signing-approaches\/#Latest_information_on_Maxence_Lacroix_by_Fabrizio_Romano\" >Latest information on Maxence Lacroix by Fabrizio Romano<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/22\/fabrizio-romano-withdraws-chelseas-big-transfer-news-as-defenders-signing-approaches\/#Chelsea_have_made_transfers_so_far_this_summer\" >Chelsea have made transfers so far this summer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea are confident they can reach an agreement with Crystal Palace for the signing of Maxence Lacroix, according to Fabrizio Romano.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blues have been actively strengthening their defense this summer, with the French centre-back their main defensive target.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Latest_information_on_Maxence_Lacroix_by_Fabrizio_Romano\"><\/span>Latest information on Maxence Lacroix by Fabrizio Romano<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Transfer official Fabrizio Romano gave an update on the negotiations between the two London clubs on social media platform X.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">&#8220;Negotiations for Maxence Lacroix continue between Chelsea and Crystal Palace. #CFC is confident in agreeing a deal as Lacroix wishes to leave. The club is in direct contact to find and complete a solution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">The 26-year-old defender enjoyed a glittering spell at Selhurst Park and gained international recognition with France following his performances in domestic and European competitions.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Chelsea&#8217;s new head coach, Xabi Alonso, sees Lacroix&#8217;s speed, physical edge and composure in possession as ideal for his high-line tactical set-up.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Lacroix is \u200b\u200bkeen to move to Stamford Bridge and has already agreed personal terms. All that remains is for the two clubs to come to an agreement on a fee.<\/p>\n<h2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_have_made_transfers_so_far_this_summer\"><\/span>Chelsea have made transfers so far this summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lacroix&#8217;s potential arrival is another key element in Chelsea&#8217;s ambitious summer shake-up.<\/p>\n<p>Under the leadership of Bruko and Xabi Alonso, the Blues have already made major moves to rebuild their squad for the upcoming campaign.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more Catchoffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favorites list of trusted news<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea have completed the signing of attacking midfielder Morgan Rodgers from Aston Villa for a British record \u00a3117m.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, highly-rated Italian full-back Marco Palestra has arrived from Atalanta, while Portuguese teenage sensation Giovani Quenda has joined on a permanent basis following a prior agreement with Sporting CP.<\/p>\n<p>In an effort to make ends meet and streamline the squad, Chelsea have admitted some notable departures.<\/p>\n<p>Left-back Marc Cucurella has completed a permanent move to Real Madrid, young midfielder Andrej Santos has moved to Manchester United for \u00a350 million and born-and-bred defender Trevo Chalob\u00e1 has completed a move to Serie A side Como.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea are confident they can reach an agreement with Crystal Palace for the signing of Maxence Lacroix, according to Fabrizio Romano. 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