According to an update by French journalist Sebastien Vidal, Axel Disasi is the subject of interest from Aston Villa. Fulham and West Ham United are also keen on completing a permanent deal for the Chelsea misfit in the upcoming transfer window. However, the Hammers “hold the advantage for now” in the battle for the 28-year-old defender’s signature, although “everything will depend on the price set by Chelsea”.
Axel Disasi has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from AS Monaco in a deal worth €45 million in August 2023. The 28-year-old was solid in his debut season, but he gradually fell in stature before becoming a peripheral figure at the West London club. A loan spell with Aston Villa during the second half of the 2024/25 campaign was unsuccessful, and he spent the first half of the ongoing campaign on the sidelines at Chelsea.
However, the French defender has been resurgent during his loan spell with West Ham United, making 11 appearances for the East London outfit thus far. Meanwhile, Disasi’s exploits in his first few weeks at the London Stadium have compelled West Ham to seek a permanent move. However, they will face stiff competition from Aston Villa and Fulham for the Frenchman’s signature.
Aston Villa may dip into the market for a centre-back in the coming months, as Tyrone Mings is on the wrong side of 30. Additionally, recent reports have claimed that the West Midlands outfit may sell the experienced Englishman this year. So, Disasi has emerged as a viable target for Aston Villa, as he can become Ezri Konsa’s central defensive partner.
Meanwhile, West Ham United’s interest in a permanent move for Axel Disasi makes sense. The Hammers are scouring the market for a centre-back, as Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, and Konstantinos Mavropanos have been inconsistent during their spells with the East London club. So, with Disasi being impressive in his early days at West Ham, a deal for the 28-year-old Frenchman will be sensible.
As for Fulham, it is unclear why the Cottagers need a centre-back. Joachim Andersen and Calvin Bassey have been consistent at the heart of the defence. However, if a centre-back leaves the West London club this summer, they can dip into the market for a replacement. So, Disasi is an option worth considering.
However, Aston Villa and Fulham are behind West Ham in the battle for Disasi’s signature, as the Hammers are best-placed to secure his services. It will be interesting to see how much Chelsea will demand to part ways with the French international ahead of the 2026/27 season.
