Liverpool told minimum fee to sign Maxence Lacroix with transfer ‘scheduled’

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Liverpool’s season is over, but the transfer mania is only just beginning, and there is a new development around Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.The Reds need a huge summer if they are to get back into contention in 2026/27. Defensive reinforcements should be high on the list, and Lacroix has already been linked to Liverpool.

Who should Richard Hughes be targeting above all… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Robin Jones Maxence Lacroix would cost Liverpool at least £35m as Crystal Palace exit edges closerLiverpool are looking for an elite centre-back this summer, and Lacroix has been moving towards that bracket with his performances for Palace.The 26-year-old has the profile many top clubs now want. He is rapid, physically strong, comfortable defending high up the pitch and proven in the Premier League.Lacroix is set to play what could be his final match at Selhurst Park against Arsenal, with Fabrice Hawkins claiming a transfer for the Palace defender is already ‘scheduled’ (via X).He went into further detail in a report for RMC Sport, revealing that there are currently no talks over a new deal, despite Lacroix being under contract until 2029.

Lacroix has the speed to play in a high line, the physicality to handle the Premier League and the ambition to step onto a bigger stage.Palace have a price. Now Liverpool need to decide whether they are ready to push.READ MORE: Arne Slot hints at how many signings Liverpool will make as crucial summer transfer window approachesJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox