Free agent defender John Stones has emerged as a potential option for Chelsea in this transfer window.
The 32-year-old is searching for a new club following his World Cup campaign with England after leaving Manchester City at the end of his contract earlier this month.
Chelsea wants to sign players who can have an immediate impact in Xabi Alonso’s first season in charge.
In defence, players who could move on include Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto and Axel Disasi.
Palace seek £55m-plus for Lacroix as Chelsea talks begin
Maxence Lacroix has made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace
Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of defender Maxence Lacroix.
Sky Sports News understands Palace are seeking more than the £55m Tottenham paid for Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton to sanction Lacroix’s sale.
In
Geovany Quenda – Sporting, £43.5m
Marco Palestra – Atalanta, £43m
Denner – Corinthians, £8.7m
Dastan Satpaev – Kairat Almaty, £2.1m
Emmanuel Emegha – Strasbourg, undisclosed
Out
Marc Cucurella – Real Madrid, £51.8m
Andrey Santos – Man Utd, £50m
Tyrique George – Everton, £24m
Jimmy-Jay Morgan – West Brom, £4m
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