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Crystal Palace are targeting 19-year-old Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen as Maxence Lacroix nears a move to Chelsea. Le Guen broke into Brest’s first team in 2025-26, making six Ligue 1 appearances and starting the final four, including against PSG and Strasbourg. Palace have recently had success recruiting young French defenders, with Jaydee Canvot becoming a regular after Marc Guehi’s departure. They’re also interested in Augsburg’s 24-year-old Chrislain Matsima, who is open to joining Pierre Sage at Selhurst Park.