The major reason I am happy with this signing is because it's not nepotistic
1. No Southampton/ Mancity academy Joe shield link
2. No Winstanley Brighton link
3. No french connection Stewart link
4. No evil Jorge Mendez link.
Say no to NEPOTISM
Slight change on Maxence Lacroix.
I understand he is now on a long list of centre-backs. But Chelsea are yet to approach his agent or Crystal Palace to open talks.
Feedback from club sources is that it's possible agent talk, trying to push his client's name ahead of others. No movement from Chelsea.
Also, let's be clear. The club can be less interested in a player today and change entirely tomorrow. The list is open to changes. It's not cast in stone. That's how it goes.
So, briefs at the time of the report is always the current situation of things, but always subject to change.