Director concerned as Crystal Palace open talks for £25m ace, may be forced to sell

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Now, everyone knows that it’s dangerous to get too carried away with the events of pre-season. But try reminding Crystal Palace supporters of that.

A 6-3 victory over Crawley Town was a mixed bag – if an exciting one – but consecutive 3-1 victories over Premier League rivals Wolves and West Ham United in the USA have raised expectations ahead of Glasner’s first full season in the Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace linked with Glasner fave Maxence Lacroix

Kamada, meanwhile, might yet be joined at Crystal Palace by another Glasner favourite before the window closes. Maxence Lacroix – who excelled under the Austrian at VFL Wolfsburg – is a target.

Palace have reportedly moved into pole position too. They have opened talks while submitting offers

“We are talking to Maxence. We would like to keep him. But the player and those around him also have their thoughts and ideas. And then, we will see what happens.

“We can show the players where we want to go with the club.”

Wolfsburg may have to sell £25m defender

20-year-old Lacroix would not be a like-for-like Guehi replacement, HITC understanding that Newcastle are pushing for the £70 million-rated England international.

He is more comfortable on the right in contrast to the left-sided Guehi. Palace, however, do already have a new left-sided centre-half through the door in former Real Betis and Barcelona man Chadi Riad.

Speaking to the Wolfsburger Allgemeine Zeitung, Lacroix confirmed that he had been in touch with Glasner towards the end of last term.

“We spoke on the phone,” Lacroix explained a few months back. “That was after the game between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace (which The Eagles won 1-0 at Anfield).

“After the season, we can talk (about whether I stay or

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