West Ham United may look to sign 28-year-old French international Axel Disasi from Chelsea on a permanent deal in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Axel Disasi is the subject of interest from West Ham United over a permanent deal. The Hammers are keen on bolstering their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 28-year-old Chelsea misfit has emerged as a target for the East London outfit.
The latest report has revealed that West Ham will look “at signing Disasi permanently if and when they secure Premier League survival” in the coming months. However, Chelsea’s asking price is unclear, even though the Frenchman’s value has dropped considerably since arriving from AS Monaco in a deal worth £38.8 million.
How has Axel Disasi fared at Chelsea?
Axel Disasi has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Chelsea from AS Monaco in a deal worth £38.8 million in August 2023. The 28-year-old was solid in his debut season, but he was not consistent enough to become an undisputed first-choice starter for the Blues. The issues have exacerbated in the last 18 months, as he has barely featured for Chelsea while struggling during his loan spell with Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024/25 campaign.
However, the French defender has been resurgent during his loan spell with West Ham United, making seven 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 in the summer transfer window.
What next?
West Ham United’s interest in a permanent move for Axel Disasi makes sense. The Hammers are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window, as Max Kilman faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium.
Additionally, Jean-Clair Todibo and Konstantinos Mavropanos have been inconsistent during their spells with the East London club. Several candidates, including Federico Gatti, have thus emerged on West Ham’s wishlist, with Disasi also a viable target.
The latest report has revealed that West Ham will look “at signing Disasi permanently if and when they secure Premier League survival” in the coming months. However, Chelsea’s asking price is unclear, even though the Frenchman’s value has dropped considerably since arriving from AS Monaco in a deal worth £38.8 million. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 28-year-old.