Chelsea Nears Deal for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix

Chelsea is on the verge of signing Crystal Palace center-back Maxence Lacroix, with the deal expected to be finalized for approximately 55 million euros (£47.4m). Lacroix, who played for France in the recent World Cup, is set to bolster Chelsea's defensive line. Meanwhile, Newcastle United has added Borussia Dortmund's German midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, as they look to strengthen their midfield options this summer.

Arsenal's attempt to acquire Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has faced a setback after Newcastle rejected their £55m offer. Tottenham is reportedly interested in Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky to be their new first-choice goalkeeper, indicating a potential sale of their current Italy keeper, Guglielmo Vicario.

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Chelsea and Manchester United have joined Arsenal in the pursuit of Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo from Sporting. Additionally, Italy right-back Marco Palestra is nearing a move from Atalanta to Chelsea, having recently completed a medical in London. Other notable transfer news includes Marseille's Mason Greenwood preferring a move to Roma over Fenerbahce or Al-Hilal, and AC Milan's record deal to sign Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos from Paris St-Germain.

In the MLS, Atlanta United has shown interest in Atletico Madrid's Spanish midfielder Koke, while Ajax is eyeing Barcelona's German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.