Premier League side Crystal Palace have submitted an offer to Bundesliga club Wolfsburg for defender Lacroix for a total of £14 million, according to exclusive information from renowned journalist Romano. The offer, which consists of a fixed transfer fee of £12 million and a £2 million floating clause, shows Crystal Palace's strong interest in the young defender.
Lacroix himself is interested in leaving Wolfsburg, and his contract is set to expire at the end of next season, making his price in the transfer market even more attractive. Crystal Palace boss Glasner sees Lacroix as one of his team's main targets, and believes the French defender can significantly improve the team's defensive strength.
Lacroix, 24, is a tall, strong and defensively solid defender who is valued at €20 million on the Derby transfer. Last season, he had an outstanding performance for Wolfsburg, making 31 appearances for the team, 30 of which were starts, and scoring four goals and dishing out one assist. These statistics not only show his solid performance in the defensive end, but also prove that he has a certain threat in the offensive end.
For Crystal Palace, the successful introduction of Lacroix will undoubtedly be an important reinforcement for the team's defense. His arrival will improve the team's overall defensive ability and provide a strong guarantee for the team to strive for better results in the Premier League. At the same time, Lacroix's youth and potential also means that he will be one of the important pillars of the team's future development.
However, the success of this deal will require further negotiation between the two clubs. Whether Wolfsburg are willing to accept Crystal Palace's offer and whether Lacroix himself is willing to join Crystal Palace will be the key factors affecting the success of the deal. We will continue to monitor the latest progress of this deal.
