Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Crystal Palace to sign defender Maxence Lacroix in a major move to strengthen their defence.
The two Premier League clubs have concluded negotiations over a deal for the France international, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.
As reported by BBC Sport on Friday. Lacroix is set to undergo a medical before completing his move to Stamford Bridge.
The 26-year-old centre-back is expected to sign a long-term contract, with the agreement understood to run until 2032.
