Axel Disasi leaving Chelsea?
Goal.com reports on Chelsea defender Axel Disasi agreeing terms with Aston Villa over a January transfer but talks are continuing between the two clubs. Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has agreed terms with Aston Villa over a January transfer but talks are continuing between the two clubs.
Chelsea might want to get Axel Disasi off their books soon, ideally in a permanent sale. This would help fund their interest in players like Marc Guehi and Dean Huijsen.
Disasi’s former club, Monaco, are keen on a reunion with the 26-year-old but it’s unclear at this stage whether he would like to go back. Chelsea haven’t received any contact from Monaco either to date. Chelsea are understood to be open to selling Disasi for a fee in the region of £35m to £40m this month.
Axel Disasi has been linked with an exit from Chelsea. He has fallen out of favour after joining in 2023, starting just four games in the Premier League. Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, stated that the intention is not to allow Disasi to leave, but anything can happen in January.
Team Talk reports on the interest surrounding Axel Disasi from clubs in Italy and Germany. Axel Disasi is being monitored by teams in Italy and Germany. Maresca is looking to overhaul his backline and has decided to let Disasi speak with interested clubs.
Juventus Turin has contacted FC Chelsea regarding Axel Disasi as an alternative for Ronald Araújo. The player has agreed to a move to Piedmont. It is unclear whether Juventus is seeking a permanent transfer or a loan.
Team Talk reports on the growing interest in Axel Disasi from various European clubs. There is interest in Axel Disasi from Serie A, Bundesliga, and some French clubs. Chelsea paid £38.5 million to sign Disasi in the summer of 2023 and want to recoup a similar fee if he is sold this month. Disasi has made only five Premier League appearances this season and has been left out of the squad by Maresca on multiple occasions.
Axel Disasi was omitted from Chelsea’s squad to face Bournemouth, with confirmation that he is set to leave Stamford Bridge after discussions with the club hierarchy. Important clubs are vying for his signature, with links to Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus, and a transfer is expected before the end of the January window.
90min reports on Chelsea's willingness to sell Axel Disasi this month. Chelsea are willing to sell Axel Disasi this month. The £38.5m Frenchman has hardly featured in the Premier League and has been identified as someone who doesn't fit with Maresca's style of play.
Chelsea is open to the departure of defender Axel Disasi despite his current contract running until June 2029. Disasi was initially not considering a move as he wanted to fight for his place at Chelsea, but his stance might change if the club no longer counts on him.
Chelsea are prepared to sell Axel Disasi as they feel they can find a better replacement. There is interest in the French international from his home country. Chelsea are open to a sale if it were for the right price. Disasi was given a long contract until 2029, making him an expensive asset.
Bayern Monaco is keeping an eye on Axel Disasi's situation, as he has not experienced a positive season with Chelsea. During the 2023/24 season, he was considered a key player, but in the 2024/25 season, he has slipped down the hierarchy under Enzo Maresca, making only 14 appearances (4 in the Premier League and 6 in the Conference League) for a total of over 1,100 minutes. This situation has sparked rumors of a potential transfer in January, despite Chelsea having invested 45 million euros in the summer of 2023 to bring him to London. Nevertheless, Chelsea's manager, Enzo Maresca, reportedly does not want to let Disasi leave due to other defensive issues, such as Wesley Fofana's injury and Benoit Badiashile's situation.
Team Talk reports on Chelsea's openness to transferring Axel Disasi in the upcoming window. Chelsea is willing to listen to offers for centre-back Axel Disasi in January but only if they can bring in a replacement.
An unnamed ‘big’ Bundesliga side has made enquiries about signing Axel Disasi in the winter transfer window.
Chelsea are prepared to part ways with defender Axel Disasi in January to accommodate a new centre-back. The 26-year-old contributed a goal in Chelsea's 5-1 victory against Southampton on Wednesday. However, he might be the target of offers in January as the club considers potential sales to make room for new talent. Disasi faces the possibility of being transferred by the club as they aim to secure a deal for Benfica's Tomas Araujo.
Chelsea are open to selling Axel Disasi in the January transfer window despite him breaking back into Enzo Maresca's starting XI. Disasi is seen as 'limited' by some behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge, and Chelsea are willing to offload him to make room for new talent. There are no 'major calls' for Disasi to be sold but he may find himself subject to January offers.
Axel Disasi is reportedly not in Enzo Maresca's long-term plans and is likely to be moved on after the Italian assessed him in pre-season. Disasi, who joined Chelsea from AS Monaco for €45 million just last summer, made 44 appearances in all competitions during his debut season. He could be set to depart after just 12 months in west London. The Guardian's Jacob Steinberg reported that Disasi could be sold this summer amid interest from Newcastle United.
Axel Disasi is not in Maresca’s long-term plans following the arrival of Tosin Adarabioyo.
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