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Chelsea Pursues Top Defenders

Updated 2026-06-27 05:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Chelsea is close to signing Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix, while Newcastle United and three other Premier League clubs are also interested in him. Meanwhile, Kevin De Bruyne scored his first World Cup goal for Belgium.

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BBC Sport
Chelsea close in on Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix, Newcastle United add Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha to their shortlist, while three Premier League clubs are chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo.
2026-06-26 21:25 UTC
BBC Sport
Kevin De Bruyne scores his first goal in the 2026 World Cup as Belgium beat New Zealand to finish top of Group G.
2026-06-27 05:32 UTC
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