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Having already secured Palestra from Atalanta, Chelsea remains active in the transfer market, reportedly lining up two more significant reinforcements for Xabi Alonso's squad.
The London club is reportedly close to finalizing a deal for Maxence Lacroix, the Crystal Palace center-back. He is expected to move to Stamford Bridge after the 2026 World Cup in a transfer valued around 55 million euros.
Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka continues to be a primary target to bolster the midfield. The Swiss international, who previously worked under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, is seen as the ideal profile to add quality to the central areas.
Despite a verbal agreement reportedly being in place with the player, negotiations between the clubs are ongoing, with Sunderland proving difficult in facilitating the 33-year-old midfielder's departure.
With these strategic moves, Chelsea continues its squad overhaul, aiming to blend youth, talent, and experience to approach the new season with heightened ambitions.
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