Aston Villa are reportedly hoping to sign 26-year-old French defender Axel Disasi from Chelsea in the winter transfer window.
According to a report from Football Insider, Aston Villa are hoping to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi on loan before the winter transfer window closes. The 26-year-old centre-back has struggled for regular game time at Chelsea, and he needs to move on in search of regular playing time.
Joining Aston Villa could be an exciting opportunity for him. The West Midlands club could provide the Frenchman with regular game time at a high level, and he would be able to regain his form and confidence with them.
The French defender has previously shown his quality at AS Monaco, and there is no doubt that he has the ability to thrive in English football as well. He will need constant opportunities, and Aston Villa might be able to provide him with that platform.
Aston Villa need defensive reinforcements
The West Midlands club have been quite vulnerable defensively this season, and they need to improve in that department if they want to push for European qualification and finish the season strongly, thus justifying the interest in Axel Disasi. Signing the Chelsea defender on loan would be a no-risk acquisition, and it would be a reasonable investment as well.
Aston Villa must do everything in their power to get the deal done. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The 26-year-old defender is at the peak of his powers, and he will not want to sit on the bench at Chelsea every week. He will be desperate to move on and get his career back on track. It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a deal before the January window closes.
Meanwhile, the 26-year-old is not a key part of Chelsea’s plans, and it would not be a surprise if the Blues decided to sanction his departure. They should look to get rid of the player for now and bring in an upgrade. If he manages to impress during his loan at Aston Villa, Chelsea might be able to sell him for a substantial amount of money at the end of the season.
