Liverpool Transfer News: Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix has officially sparked a transfer race following a career-defining international debut for France against Brazil on 26 March 2026. TEAMtalk reports that Liverpool, Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Bayern Munich now track the 25-year-old centre-back with increasing intensity as the summer window nears. Lacroix replaced the injured William Saliba in the France squad and immediately displayed his elite recovery speed, which has already been recorded at a league-high 35.39 km/h this season.

The Frenchman has become an indispensable pillar for Oliver Glasner, helping Palace secure the FA Community Shield against Liverpool and reaching the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals. Footystats confirms that in 28 Premier League appearances during the 2025/26 campaign, Lacroix has maintained a superb 91% passing accuracy while recording 10 clean sheets.

He has also contributed one goal and two assists, proving his value during set-pieces and transitions. Lacroix’s aerial dominance is a primary strength, having won nearly 60% of his duels. While his aggression occasionally leads to disciplinary issues, as seen in his red card against Manchester United, his 2,486 minutes of action reflect a player with immense stamina and reliability.

Market experts value Lacroix at approximately...