Chelsea is prioritizing signing centre-back Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, while also considering Rayo Vallecano’s Pep Chavarria. They recently had an £8m bid for Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka rejected. Marco Palestra, a young defender who transitioned from Atalanta’s under-23s to Chelsea, showcased impressive stats during his loan at Cagliari, prompting interest from major clubs. His signing hints at a potential back-three formation under Xabi Alonso at Stamford Bridge.
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