Replacement found for the buyer! Palace targets Disasi after selling Lacroix

Palace loses one defender but immediately sets sights on another.

Details: According to Goals Side, Crystal Palace is preparing to make an official offer to Chelsea for Axel Disasi, with negotiations already underway between the clubs. Disasi has become the top target for the London club to replace Maxence Lacroix. Italian clubs are also closely monitoring the situation.

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On July 30, Chelsea officially purchased Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52 million. The Eagles have been left without their main centre-back and are now searching for a replacement—ironically, at Chelsea.

Disasi's candidacy didn’t appear out of nowhere. Back on July 22, Xabi Alonso made it clear to the Frenchman that he was not in his plans for the season, so the Londoners are ready to let the player go.

Disasi joined Chelsea from Monaco in 2023 for €45 million and signed a contract until 2029. Since then, he has made 61 appearances, scored 5 goals, and provided 2 assists, splitting last season between loan spells at West Ham and Aston Villa. Transfermarkt currently values him at €18 million—almost three times less than Chelsea paid for Lacroix.

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