Several clubs are lining up concrete moves for Chelsea’s French centre-back Axel Disasi ahead of the winter transfer window.
Borussia Dortmund want to strengthen their backline early for the second half of the season, and Disasi’s profile, physical presence, aerial strength and ability to play out from the back fit perfectly with their needs. Although his contract runs until 2029, inconsistent minutes and shifting priorities at Chelsea make a January exit possible, with the club open to listening to offers.
Axel Disasi is a player in demand
Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that Dortmund are not alone.
Galatasaray, Juventus, Newcastle United and West Ham are all monitoring the situation as they look for experienced defensive reinforcements.
Juventus could explore a loan deal with a buy option for Disasi to balance wages and amortisation, while Newcastle and West Ham see him as a strong fit for the Premier League’s physical tempo on a permanent deal. Galatasaray may turn to Disasi if their primary defensive target proves difficult, viewing him as a short-term solution with the chance to rebuild value.
Olympique Lyonnais are also considering a loan move for Disasi during the Africa Cup of Nations period to cover squad depth. In that scenario, a short-term deal until the end of the season with a reasonable loan fee is possible. Lyon’s decision will depend on Disasi’s immediate readiness and the financial terms of wage sharing. Adding a purchase option could give Chelsea flexibility in the summer.
Newcastle move could be ideal for Disasi
The French defender will want to compete at a high level, and he will look to get his career back on track with regular football. Staying in the Premier League could be an interesting option for him. Newcastle have an ambitious project and a quality team. They have the resources to compete at a high level regularly. They could be an attractive destination for the player. It will be interesting to see if they can negotiate a reasonable deal with Chelsea to sign the player.
Similarly, West Ham United need defensive depth, and it will be interesting to see if they can convince the player to join the club. They will be able to offer the £80k-a-week star regular opportunities as well.
Why would Newcastle buy someone who was a flop at both Chelsea and Villa ? Newcastle have four centre backs who are all streets ahead of him in terms of ability. This is either very poor journalism or yet another dodgy agent throwing Newcastle’s name into the equation because of their financial backing.
Ross Wilson tells the world we are going to look outside the premier league for players next thing you read is looking at a chelsea player Eddie Howes influence again not happy with the rubbish he got in the summer wants to hi jack the winter one as well your job is coach
You make no sense 🤷🏻♂️
cannot believe eddie howe going for a player thats never played in premiership for two season why does he keep going for players that cannot get a game for there own club he has cost PIF a fortune on players that have no hunger or style and when they get the chance cannot manage and when it comes to harvey barns and he scores the goals the next week he is dropped but he is the player he wants to get shot of murphy his pet and gordon never had a good game for months no fluency no fight but he puts him in maybe jamie carragher was right time for eddie to pack his bags then we might not be called the pensions club