Wolfsburg sealed a Champions League place as they conceded just 37 goals in the German top flight – less than every team other than second-placed RB Leipzig, who were reported to have a £15m bid for Lacroix rejected.
Sporting director Marcel Schafer was hopeful the promise of top-level football would help keep Lacroix at Wolfsburg, and so it proved.
But if a place opens up at Chelsea, it could be a tempting prospect for the youngster, who is contracted until 2025 and valued at around £25m.
Pau Torres
Pau Torres decided to stay at Villarreal this summer, amid reports of interest from Tottenham and Manchester United.
United opted for the experience of Raphael Varane, but El Confidencial reported that Spurs tabled an official bid of £51m (€60m) for Torres.
“I was informed of Tottenham’s interest, but I have always been clear that I wanted to stay at Villarreal,” Torres told AS last month.
The 24-year-old has also previously been linked with Chelsea – and he could make a different decision this summer if Tuchel’s side come calling, despite being contracted until 2024.
