The latest on Chelsea’s ongoing search for a new centre back with the Blues looking to provide Xabi Alonso with a long-term partner for Levi Colwill in the summer transfer window
16:00, 23 Jun 2026Updated 16:12, 23 Jun 2026
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 11: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE) Maxence Lacroix #26 of France poses for a portrait during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait session on June 11, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Carmen Mandato – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)(Image: Cameron Mandato – FIFA)
Chelsea retain an interest in Como centre back Jacobo Ramon, with Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix also included on the Blues‘ lengthy target list.
Ramon, who featured 37 times in all competitions under Cesc Fabregas in Italy last season, was someone considered by the west Londoners in the January transfer window. However, Chelsea chose instead to pursue Jeremy Jacquet, who ended up favouring a switch to Premier League rivals Liverpool.
Sources say Chelsea’s interest in Ramon remains in the ongoing summer transfer window with the Blues looking to find a long-term partner for Levi Colwill. Elsewhere, Lacroix, as reported on football.london a few weeks ago, is someone who is appreciated internally at Stamford Bridge.
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With still three years of his contract at Selhurst Park left to run, Palace are in a strong position, financially, when it comes to Lacroix. Any deal for the sought-after France international is not expected to be cheap. Chelsea, sources say, are yet to make contact with Lacroix or Palace over a possible summer move.
The two central defenders are part of a long list of targets for Chelsea this summer, with adding and improving their centre back options a priority for Xabi Alonso and the sporting leadership team.
Colwill remains front and centre of the club’s long-term plans but finding the right man to partner the England international is the dilemma that needs to be solved this summer. There could, too, be outgoings at the back for the Blues.
The aforementioned Como have a keen interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah and the Blues will only allow the Cobham graduate to leave this summer if the price is right. Sources insist Chalobah remains highly rated at the west London club as he approaches the final two years of his contract (with a club option for a further 12 months).