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Liverpool are actively accelerating their plans to strengthen their defensive line, with new reports indicating that the Reds have held internal discussions regarding the transfer of Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix.
As the club looks to sustain its squad, the recruitment team is casting a wide net across the Premier League to identify capable reinforcements for the back four facing a significant period of transition.
According to noted journalist Lewis Steele, writing for the Daily MailLacroix has established himself as a real player of interest in the corridors of Anfield.
The French defender, who reunited with his former Wolfsburg manager Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park, offers the kind of athletic profile Liverpool are looking for.
Liverpool were impressed by Lacroix
His recovery pace and aggressiveness make him a suitable fit for a team that plays a high defensive line, but he’s not the only Eagle on Liverpool’s radar.
The search for a new central defender is motivated by the growing uncertainty around Ibrahima Konaté. The French international sees his current contract expire in 2026, and negotiations regarding an extension appear to have stalled.
Furthermore, concerns over Konaté’s consistency and injury history have reportedly led the hierarchy to consider succession planning as soon as possible.
If Konaté’s form continues to decline, or if a deal cannot be reached, Liverpool could be forced to enter the market as early as the January transfer window or next summer.
Although Lacroix represents an intriguing and physically dominant option, Liverpool maintain long-standing interest in Palace team-mate Marc Guéhi.
| Statistical | Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace) | Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) | Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool) | Winner |
| Appearances | 18 | 18 | 18 | Draw |
| Clean leaves | 7 | 5 | 5 | Lacroix |
| Goals conceded | 20 | 26 | 23 | Lacroix |
| Tackles won | 14 | 6 | 15 | Konate |
| Success | 92% | 92% | 93% | Konate |
| Aids | 2 | 0 | 0 | Lacroix |
| Minutes played | 1,620 | 1,620 | 1,521 | Draw |
Guéhi would be a better signing for Arne Slot’s team
The England international was heavily linked with a move to Anfield last summer.
Guéhi’s Premier League pedigree and composed performances for England at major tournaments suggest he would be a ‘plug-and-play’ solution for the Reds.
Unlike Lacroix, who continues to adapt to the rigors of English football, Guéhi has established himself as one of the league’s most influential managers.
The Reds hierarchy have an important decision to make regarding their next defensive signing.
Their interest in Lacroix shows that the Merseyside club are focusing on defensive additions to the squad to meet their needs.
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