Liverpool are looking to improve their defensive unit this summer, and they have identified Maxence Lacroix as a potential target.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, Liverpool are keen on signing Maxence Lacroix from Bundesliga club VfL Wolfsburg. However, the Reds will face stiff competition in the race to land the 24-year-old defender.
As per Daily Telegraph, West Ham United are keen on signing the defender as well, and it will be interesting to see if they can beat the Premier League giants to his signature. It is no secret that Liverpool need to bring in a quality central defender this summer. They parted ways with Joel Matip earlier this summer, and they will need to replace him adequately.
Lacroix has been a reliable performer in the Bundesliga, and he has the quality to thrive in the Premier League as well. Liverpool will be hoping to challenge for the league next season and they will look to match up to the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City. Signing top quality players will be a priority for them and the 24-year-old defender would be a superb addition.
Can Liverpool win the race for Maxence Lacroix?
Liverpool certainly have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen whether they can secure his signature in the coming weeks. The French defender will be tempted to join a big club like Liverpool as well. It would be a major step up in his career, and he would get to test himself at a high level.
Liverpool will look to compete for major trophies, and the opportunity to join them will be hard to turn down for most players. As far as West Ham are concerned, they have looked vulnerable defensively last season, and they are looking to improve in that department. They have already signed Max Kilman, and it will be interesting to see if they can sign the Bundesliga star as well.
West Ham have an ambitious project and the top quality manager like Julen Lopetegui. It would not be a surprise if the player is attracted to the idea of joining the London club this summer. However, the 24-year-old is also a target for other Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.
