Chelsea have held formal talks with Crystal Palace over a move for France defender Maxence Lacroix with the Eagles valuing the 26-year-old around £55m.

Chelsea are still in talks to sign 26-year-old France defender Maxence Lacroix, but Crystal Palace's asking price of about £70m is stalling the deal.

Chelsea will have to spend £55m if they want Crystal Palace and France defender Maxence Lacroix, 26, this summer.

Chelsea are looking to sign Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria, Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as the Blues also look to raise £230m in sales

Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, 26, is expected to complete a move to Chelsea for about 55m euros (£47.4m) after playing for France at the World Cup.