Palace in talks over Matsima as Lacroix replacement
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Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima should Maxence Lacroix join Chelsea.
The former France youth international, 24, is open to a move to Selhurst Park, where he would work under compatriot Pierre Sage.
Palace are understood to be considering other options should a deal fail to materialise. The move comes as Chelsea continue negotiations with the Eagles over Lacroix.
There remains a gap in valuation between the two clubs, although Lacroix is understood to have given the green light to the move following France's defeat by England in the World Cup third-place play-off.
Matsima previously had spells at Monaco, Clermont Foot and Lorient in France and has made one senior appearance for his country.
If it happens, he would be Palace's second signing of the summer after fellow defender Oscar Mingueza joined from Celta Vigo.