Maxence Lacroix is a 26-year-old French defender with two caps for his country who has been at Crystal Palace for two years. It is reported that he is expected to play his final home match for the club against Arsenal on Sunday before a move in the summer transfer window. The defender could leave Selhurst Park, and it is a possibility that he would follow manager Oliver Glasner, for whom he previously played at VfL Wolfsburg. Although his contract runs until 2029, Crystal Palace is expected to demand a fee exceeding €40 million. Some reports from May 2026 suggested Chelsea might have to pay approximately €60 million, and in March 2026, it was reported that the asking price was as high as £60 million. This potential fee would represent a significant profit for Crystal Palace, which signed Lacroix from VfL Wolfsburg for €18 million in August 2024. It is claimed that Lacroix is likely to remain in the Premier League and wants to join a team that competes in the Champions League. Possible destinations are said to include Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Bournemouth. It is also understood that Chelsea has identified Lacroix as a primary target, but their pursuit could be complicated by their not qualifying for Europe's top competition. Should he leave, his last match for the club might be the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.