Chelsea are on the verge of completing their first major signing of the summer, a move that is expected to take place in the coming weeks.
The Blues have been quiet in the transfer window so far, with the sale of Marc Cucurella being their only major deal.
However, a flurry of reports from France suggest that a deal for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is imminent.
According to sources, Chelsea will move for the centre back for around €55m once the World Cup is over.
The 26-year-old has been excellent for Crystal Palace and has the Premier League experience that Chelsea have been searching for.
Lacroix has been tracked by the Blues since he was playing for Wolfsburg, and his impressive form has made him a top target for the club.
The defender is expected to start for France tonight in their third World Cup group game against Norway, giving Chelsea fans a chance to see him in action.
Meanwhile, another transfer is reportedly done, with David Ornstein claiming that Chelsea's deal for Marco Palestra is already complete.
The club is expected to announce the signing in the coming days, bringing an end to the speculation surrounding the move.
Elsewhere, Gary O'Neil has been named as the new manager of Ipswich Town, leaving his role as manager of Strasbourg.
