Crystal Palace have made the biggest transfer of the 2026/27 season so far, selling Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea for £52 million. The French defender’s move tops a list of high-profile deals that also includes Jérémy Jacquet’s £55M switch from Rennes to Liverpool and Jan Paul van Hecke’s £52M transfer from Brighton to Tottenham.
Who else is in the top transfer XI?
The 2026/27 summer window has seen a flurry of big-money moves, with Crystal Palace’s Lacroix sale leading the way. James Trafford joined Leeds from Manchester City for £40M, while Brighton’s Van Hecke matched Lacroix’s fee in his move to Spurs. Rennes’ Jacquet also commanded a hefty £55M from Liverpool, making him the most expensive signing of the window so far.
What does this mean for Crystal Palace?
After finishing 15th in the Premier League last season with 45 points (11W-12D-15L), Crystal Palace will need to reinvest wisely. Their recent form was poor, with just 41 goals scored and 51 conceded (-10 goal difference), and they ended the season on a run of LDLDL, losing their last two matches. The sale of Lacroix provides a significant financial boost ahead of their next fixture against Ipswich on September 12.
Who could replace Lacroix?
With Dwight McNeil currently sidelined, Crystal Palace may look to strengthen their squad further. The club’s last result, a 1-2 loss to Arsenal, highlighted defensive vulnerabilities. Manager Oliver Glasner will need to address these issues before the new season kicks off.
