Liverpool's Premier League defensive hunt continues under Iraola

Liverpool eye Maxence Lacroix and have contacted Crystal Palace about the Premier League defender, according to a report from the X account Indykaila. The call was made at 10 am yesterday and no bid or agreement has been announced.

The enquiry forms part of Liverpool’s defensive search, which continues under manager Andoni Iraola. The club is looking for a centre‑back who can defend high, press aggressively and recover quickly in his system.

Lacroix fits that profile on paper. He is quick, physically strong and comfortable covering large areas, attributes that suit a high‑line defence.

Having already played in English football, Lacroix reduces the adaptation risk for a side that expects to hold an aggressive line. His ability to defend one‑on‑one without panic aligns with Iraola’s demand for proactive centre‑backs.

Liverpool’s approach mirrors what serious clubs do in a transfer window: making calls, checking availability and building a market picture before any public breakthrough. Contact between clubs is routine; most enquiries never progress beyond questions about price, wages or willingness.

If the contact leads to negotiations, the move would give Liverpool an athletic, experienced option to add depth to a centre‑back group that may lack a senior alternative. Fans see the need as real, especially for a front‑foot system that requires pace at the back.

For Crystal Palace, the call signals a potential sale of a player who already knows the league, but the club has not confirmed any intention to sell. Until a bid materialises, the situation remains a speculative link.