Palace want teenage Brest defender Le Guen

Palace want teenage Brest defender Le GuenImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Raphael le Guen made his professional debut for Brest as a substitute in their 3–1 defeat away to Lens on 29 August 2025ByAlex Howell, Football reporter and Sami Mokbel, Senior football correspondentPublished1 minute agoCrystal 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.Related topicsFootballPremier LeagueCrystal PalaceMore on this storyLatest Crystal Palace news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Crystal Palace - what do you want to know?