‘Is he what Chelsea needs?’ – Marcel Desailly questions £52m transfer move

Chelsea need an ‘established’ central defender with ‘experience’, says Marcel Desailly (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea legend Marcel Desailly has questioned the club’s transfer move for Maxence Lacroix, insisting Xabi Alonso needs a player with ‘more experience’ at the heart of his defence.

Lacroix informed Crystal Palace of his desire to seek a fresh challenge at the end of last season and Chelsea were quick to make their interest known in the 26-year-old centre-back.

Talks progressed at a pace over the last fortnight, with L...