Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Maxence Lacroix from Wolfsburg for up to £55 million, according to sources. The deal would push the club's summer spending well past £250 million, a figure that already ranks among the highest in European football this window.
The £55m Target
Lacroix, a 24-year-old centre-back, has been a regular for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga. He joined the German side in 2020 from Sochaux and has made over 100 appearances. Earlier reports misidentified him as a Crystal Palace player, but Lacroix's current club remains Wolfsburg. The confusion appears to have stemmed from a mix-up in an early transfer article, which Chelsea are now moving to correct as negotiations progress.
Chelsea's Summer Spending Spree
Adding Lacroix for £55 million would bring Chelsea's total outlay this summer to around £265 million, assuming all other reported deals go through. The club have already signed several players, including a new striker and midfielder, as they look to rebuild after a disappointing season. The spending spree has drawn attention from other Premier League clubs, but Chelsea's owners have shown no signs of slowing down.
Talks are at an advanced stage, though a final agreement has not yet been reached. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, and a medical could be scheduled in the coming days. The transfer window closes at the end of August, leaving little room for delays. Chelsea will be hoping to wrap up the signing before their next league match, where a new centre-back could make an immediate impact.
