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Crystal Palace and Fulham have shown interest in Stade Brestois’ Raphaël Le Guen, with the UEFA Conference League winners ahead in the transfer race. That’s according to L’Equipe, who mention Fulham in a report mainly focusing on Crystal Palace. The Selhurst Park club will see Maxence Lacroix leave for Chelsea. His impending exit has seen the Eagles take action to find a new centre-back this summer. Last week, Sport Witness covered claims from France that Crystal Palace stepped up to sign FC Augsburg’s Chrislain Matsima. They have his compatriot, Le Guen, on their radar, and Fulham are also keen. Crystal Palace ahead of Fulham Raphaël Le Guen is a product of the Ligue 1 side’s academy and made his first team debut in August 2025. The 19-year-old has played only six matches so far, but still attracted both Crystal Palace and Fulham attention. Although Fulham have positioned themselves, Pierre Sage’s side have taken the lead by making progress in ‘recent days’. Crystal Palace did this by agreeing on personal terms with Raphaël Le Guen and would like him to replace Maxence Lacroix. Further advances from Crystal Palace soon Fulham have shown interest but haven’t taken the same concrete steps as their Premier League rivals. The Eagles have to find an agreement with the French club and will submit a formal bid in the next few days. Stade Brestois are open to parting ways with the player as long as there is a ‘substantial offer’. L’Equipe doesn’t mention their request or the price needed to convince them. In January, Raphaël Le Guen signed a new contract until 2029, and Transfermarkt value him at €800k. Crystal Palace have to offer a fee much higher than that to get Stade Brestois’s approval. Key transfer points - Crystal Palace identify Le Guen as Lacroix replacement - Sage’s side reach agreement for personal terms - Eagles to submit offer in next few days - Fulham keen but didn’t make advances