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Maxence Lacroix Chelsea Transfer ‘Advancing Quite Fast’

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Xabi Alonso could be set to add another new player to his Chelsea squad for the 2026/27 season with a deal ‘advancing quite fast’.

This week the Blues stole the headlines after confirming the signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m.

A Villa exit for Rogers always appeared to be on the cards this summer, with Arsenal a likely destination until Chelsea sprung into action and lured him across to west London instead.

Rogers joins Marco Palestra, Geovany Quenda and Emmanuel Emegha linking up with Alonso’s team for the new season and more are expected to follow before the Premier League opener against Fulham.

New Chelsea transfer ‘advancing quite fast’

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Maxence Lacroix looks to be closing in on a move to Chelsea from Crystal Palace ahead of the new season.

In a live stream on X, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano stated that the French international’s move to Stamford Bridge is “advancing quite fast”.

“Chelsea will be busy with more things,” he explained. “The news of the day was about Maxence Lacroix, the defender from Crystal Palace. I’m told that this deal is advancing quite fast.”

Since joining from VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2024 for £18m, Lacroix has been a huge hit at Selhurst Park and has played a major role in the most successful period of the club’s history.

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Firstly helping the Eagles win the FA Cup with a win over Manchester City in May 2025, the club then lifted the Conference League trophy 12 months on under the guidance of Oliver Glasner.

Lacroix’s form saw him called up to the French national team for the first time back in March, with the 26-year-old going on to be named in Didier Deschamps’ squad for the World Cup and feature in three of their eight games in North America.

A deal that could kickstart transfer movement

Lacroix via Reuters

The heart of defence is one position where Chelsea need to upgrade their options for Alonso if they are to get back to winning silverware season after season.

The Blues currently have a number of centre-backs on the books but there will be expected to be plenty of movement before the transfer window closes for business with question marks over a number of players.

As things stand right now, Tosin Adarabioyo, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Mamadou Sarr, Jorrel Hato, Trevoh Chalobah, Wesley Fofana, Aaron Anselmino, Josh Acheampong and Axel Disasi are all available to Alonso.

Chelsea need to address that situation for the new boss and the likely arrival of Lacroix will possibly start the ball rolling to the Blues getting their squad in shape.

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Cody Rhodes’ Wife Reveals Natalya is Always Naked in WWE Locker Room

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A behind the scenes story involving a WWE star has resurfaced after Brandi Rhodes shared a memorable locker room anecdote during an episode of her “A Shot of Brandi” podcast.

Rhodes had a star guest on her podcast, which she started in 2022, shortly after her retirement from professional wrestling, and their conversation quickly changed to locker room chatter, with Rhodes revealing how her guest was always naked, despite what was going on around her.

Rhodes began wrestling in 2011 and is married to Cody Rhodes. She is seen as a trailblazer in professional wrestling, as she became the first African-American woman to serve as a ring announcer at WrestleMania in 2015.

She competed in wrestling for several years while also starring in the reality television show, Rhodes to the Top, alongside her husband, Cody.

The couple have two daughters together, born in 2021 and 2025, and they have been married since 2013.

Brandi Rhodes’ Locker Room Chat With Female Superstar

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The guest she had on her podcast was Natalie Neidhart, better known to wrestling fans as Natalya.

Natalya, 44, has been in the WWE since 2007. She is widely considered as a legend and pioneer in female wrestling. She is a multi-time champion and holds a number of Guinness World Records for her longevity, which includes the most matches, wins, and submission victories of any female competitor in the history of WWE.

She has previously been the Divas Champion, SmackDown Women’s Champion, and the Women’s Tag Team Champion.

Natalya comes from a famous wrestling family. Her father, Jim Neidhart, was also a legend in wrestling, being a Hall of Fame member. Natalya’s grandfather, Stu Hart, is the patriarch of the famous family with all eight of his sons becoming wrestlers. As of 2026, Natalya is the only active WWE competitor in the family.

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Natalya recently appeared on the “A Shot of Brandi” podcast where her and Brandi Rhodes shared a funny story with listeners.

Brandi said: “When I was in the locker room with you, that, it’s so long ago, it’s so scary that it’s that long ago. You were always naked. Are you always naked?

“But when she, when she would be naked, this is what she would do. I’m telling you she would do this. She would have her phone, be totally naked, cross her leg like this, and stand like that. So was like, with everybody. Like reading something. But it was like, with everybody, my physique is so great. Just look at it.

“But she would cover everything that needed to be covered. I do remember one day asking her, I was like, ‘wouldn’t it be easier to just put on your underwear?'”

Natalya laughed off the story by Brandi, giving a reason for her madness in her locker room routine by saying: “Listen, I think why I was probably naked in the locker room was because if you’re building the front and stacking the back, you may as well let it all just hang out.”

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Harry Kane Makes Bayern Munich Contract Decision

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Harry Kane is set to sign a new contract at Bayern Munich, GIVEMESPORT understands. Talks will resume this summer after productive discussions earlier in the year.

Kane scored an astonishing 36 goals in 31 games as Bayern won the Bundesliga. He also added a further five assists last season.

Bayern are relaxed about Kane‘s future despite links with other clubs. Kane had a €65million release clause, active in January, but specifically for this summer. It needed to be triggered last winter if Kane wanted to leave during this window.

Saudi side asked about Harry Kane’s availability

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Barcelona had an enquiry following the departure of Robert Lewandowski and are under the impression Kane will remain in Germany. He is settled both on and off the field.

GMS can also reveal Al-Hilal have made an approach this summer to understand Kane’s situation. The Saudi side, who have former Bournemouth technical director Simon Francis working for them and are also expected to hire Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes, have already agreed a deal worth around £65million to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham United.

Al Hilal have been engaged in on-off negotiations with Kane since summer 2023. They also made an approach before the Club World Cup last summer, and Kane made it clear he wasn’t looking to leave Bayern.

Kane has never ruled out moving to Saudi one day, but had no intention to depart a year before the 2026 World Cup. Sources have told GMS that Al-Hilal agreed to revisit the situation with Kane this summer.

Al-Hilal must also clarify the future of Karim Benzema. Saudi sources say the club have discussed registering the former Ballon d’Or winner only for Asian Champions League games, although this is not an idea the French striker is on board with. Darwin Núñez is also waiting for his own future to be resolved.

Premier League return now off the cards for Kane

Harry Kane applauding Tottenham fans in 2017/18

There was talk earlier in the window, with question marks over whether or not Kane would sign a new contract in Germany, that he could make a move back to the Premier League with either former club Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United. But a contract renewal will now end any talk of an England return.

Kane is second on the list of all-time top Premier League goalscorers, just 47 behind Alan Shearer at the top of the pile. He will turn 33 later this month and is running out of time to make the move back to claim that record in England.

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Liverpool Now Pushing Hard to Sign Barcola in Mega Money Deal

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Liverpool’s number one transfer priority this summer is Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

That will come as no surprise to many supporters, with the Reds having been heavily linked with a move for the France international for much of the summer so far, particularly after previous target Yan Diomande made it clear that he preferred a move to the Parc des Princes instead of Anfield.

Diomande’s impending move to the French capital could in turn open the door for Liverpool to sign Barcola, with the 23-year-old potentially falling even further down the pecking order under Luis Enrique, despite the Spaniard previously describing him as “unstoppable”.

Barcola is not always first choice under Luis Enrique

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Barcola often shared responsibilities on the left-hand side of Enrique’s front line with Desire Doue, and the same can be said of his time under Didier Deschamps in the 2026 World Cup.

Barcola had 20 goal involvements (13 goals, 7 assists) in 49 appearances in all competitions for PSG last season, with 35 of those in the starting lineup. He then went on to have four goal involvements (3 goals, 1 assist) in eight appearances at the World Cup, with four of those being starts.

It is clear the 23-year-old craves more playing time and to be trusted more and with Liverpool needing to freshen up their attack, with Mohamed Salah having already departed and Federico Chiesa and Cody Gakpo’s futures unclear right now, he would get that at Anfield.

And new head coach Andoni Iraola is “pushing” to get a deal over the line. Reports have suggested PSG could demand in the region of £128million to sell Barcola this summer, but that is not beyond the realms of possibility for the Reds, who broke the British transfer record twice last summer when signing Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak.

Romano talks up Liverpool pursuit of Barcola

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Speaking on X live, Romano said of Liverpool’s interest in Barcola: “I stand on my position. No Arsenal. Liverpool are pushing for Bradley Barcola. Liverpool remain interested in Bradley Barcola. Then we have to wait. We have to see what’s going to happen. But Barcola for Liverpool for sure is high on the list.”

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He supported that in a YouTube video on Thursday morning, stating: “Let me repeat today, yesterday, last month, two months ago, three months ago, Barcola is the top, top, top target of Liverpool. Liverpool love Barcola.

“I know many of you doubt information because information is not everywhere, and so many of you say, ‘ah but it’s impossible, ah but it’s not going to happen’. I don’t know if it’s going to be possible financially, but what I can tell you is that for sure, Liverpool remain super keen on Bradley Barcola.”

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