'I'm told...' - Expert: Crystal Palace's new Maxence Lacroix plan revealed

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(Credit: Imago) ‘I’m told…’: Crystal Palace to ‘bend over backwards’ for Maxence Lacroix Wed 4 March 2026 7:00, UK Maxence Lacroix is attracting interest from a number of top European clubs thanks to his impressive performances for Crystal Palace this season.The 25-year-old has stepped up in the absence of Marc Guehi since his January exit, and continues to prove himself as one of Oliver Glasner’s top players.However, those performances including in the 2-1 defeat to Man United where he was “unlucky” to be sent off, have sparked growing interest in his signature.Former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider that Crystal Palace have no plans to lose Lacroix and will do whatever they can to keep him at the club.This comes ahead of what is expected to be a turbulent summer at Selhurst Park, with Glasner set to step down and Crystal Palace fearing an exodus of star players.Credit: ImagoCrystal Palace plan to block Maxence Lacroix exitFootball Insider revealed that Liverpool are interested in signing Lacroix after missing out on Guehi, as scouts have been impressed by his performances for Palace. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The centre-back has been outstanding for the Eagles under Oliver Glasner, but ahead of what is set to be a difficult summer, they are extremely reluctant to let him go.“Lacroix has been excellent whenever I’ve watched him at Palace,” Brown told Football Insider.“He was a player I scouted when he was playing in Germany, I thought he was excellent and he’s only got better since making the move to Palace.“I thought he was unlucky to be sent off against United, but he was impressive until that moment.“The problem with that is, whenever a player is performing at a high level for a club in Palace’s position, there is going to be interest from elsewhere.“I can think of a number of clubs in the Premier League and in Europe who would be interested in a player like Lacroix and I don’t doubt they’ve been watching him.“For Palace, I’m told they are doing everything they can to keep their best players.“They’ll be bending over backwards to keep Lacroix at the club, not only because of his importance on the pitch but off it as well, he’s really stepped up since Guehi left.“It’s going to be a very difficult summer for them, but they’ll be putting plans in place and they’re hopeful they can keep their best players at the club.”Could Crystal Palace lose their key players this summer?Lacroix is not the only player being linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer, as speculation continues to surround a number of their star names.Glasner’s imminent departure, combined with the recent sales of Guehi and Eberechi Eze, have added to concerns while the likes of Jean-Philippe Mateta are expected to move on.Dean Henderson is among the players attracting interest this summer in similar fashion to Lacroix thanks to his impressive performances under Glasner.Credit: ImagoHowever, Football Insider revealed on 1 March that Crystal Palace have no plans to sell Henderson and will not entertain offers for him this summer.The Eagles are determined to keep their captain at the club beyond the end of the season and it would take a huge offer to even make them think about letting him go. 🦅 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Crystal Palace Insider Access Get the full story from Selhurst Park and Beckenham with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of South London.