Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen

Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen

Crystal Palace are interested in signing Brest centre-back Raphael le Guen.The 19-year-old defender is on the Eagles' radar as Maxence Lacroix's move to Chelsea edges closer.Le Guen made his debut for Brest in the 2025-26 season and made six appearances in Ligue 1 The teenager started the final four matches of the campaign which included games against Paris St-Germain and Strasbourg.Palace have had success in signing young centre-backs from France with 19-year-old Jaydee Canvot arriving from Toulouse last season.Canvot stepped into the side after the departure of captain Marc Guehi and has become a mainstay of the backline.Palace are also interested in Augsburg defender Chrislain Matsima as a potential replacement for Lacroix.The former France youth international, 24, is open to a move to Selhurst Park, where he would work under compatriot Pierre Sage, who was appointed Palace head coach earlier this summer.

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