Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says new signing Maxence Lacroix brings leadership, reliability and a winning mindset after the France international completed his move from Crystal Palace.
Maxence Lacroix is set for a Chelsea medical ahead of a reported £52m move from Crystal Palace, while the Blues also turn their attention to Kerim Alajbegovic as a busy summer rebuild continues.
Personal terms are settled and club talks have entered the closing stretch as Chelsea's ownership pushes to land Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix for a fee north of £55 million.
Crystal Palace have completed the free-transfer signing of Spanish defender Oscar Mingueza from Celta Vigo on a four-year deal, marking Pierre Sage's first summer acquisition.
Seven years after hanging up his gloves, Gábor Király discusses his sports academy in Hungary, a 26-year career spanning the Premier League and Bundesliga, and the accidental tradition that followed him to Euro 2016.
Nottingham Forest have confirmed Oliver Glasner as head coach, replacing Vitor Pereira after a turbulent year. Glasner arrives from Crystal Palace with trophy-winning pedigree and immediate focus on pre-season preparation at The City Ground.
Crystal Palace have reportedly pitched Adam Wharton to Real Madrid at a record €120m fee as Jose Mourinho reshapes Los Blancos' midfield, reshuffling the transfer plans of Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and several Premier League rivals.
Nottingham Forest have appointed Oliver Glasner as their fifth head coach in less than a year, replacing Vitor Pereira after triggering a contract clause. Owner Evangelos Marinakis highlighted shared ambition and proven team-building as the qualities behind the Austrian's arrival from Crystal Palace.
Chelsea are prioritising Maxence Lacroix but baulk at Crystal Palace's £60m price tag, while a low opening bid for Granit Xhaka has already been rejected by Sunderland ahead of Xabi Alonso's first summer in charge.
Nottingham Forest have ended Vítor Pereira's tenure by exercising a mutual break clause after Premier League survival and a Europa League semi-final run, with Oliver Glasner widely linked as his replacement.
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