RMC Sport reported on Saturday that the 26-year-old's departure is anticipated, with no contract extension discussions underway despite his deal running until 2029. Palace are demanding a minimum of €40 million and will not let him go cheaply, but the club acknowledges they are unlikely to retain a player whose ambitions have outgrown their current league position. Palace finished 15th in the Premier League this season.
In England, Chelsea and Liverpool have been most closely linked. Liverpool view Lacroix as a potential long-term successor to Ibrahima Konaté, while Chelsea are looking to add a ball-playing centre-back in Xabi Alonso's first summer window.
Aston Villa, Inter Milan, Napoli, Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich have all been credited with interest in recent months.
Lacroix joined Crystal Palace from VfL Wolfsburg in August 2024 for around €18 million and has started all but a handful of Premier League fixtures in his two seasons at the club, making 54 appearances in total.
He emerged as a regular France international this year under Didier Deschamps, making his debut in a 2-1 win over Brazil in March and following it with a full 90-minute display in the 3-1 victory over Colombia. He has been named in the squad for the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Lacroix is the fastest central defender in the Premier League by recorded top speed, clocked at 35.4 km/h — a trait that has added to his appeal among clubs seeking a modern, line-breaking centre-back.
Palace lost Marc Guéhi to Manchester City in January. Losing Lacroix this summer would represent a significant second successive defensive departure at Selhurst Park.