Aston Villa Make Contact to Sign Chelsea's Axel Disasi Amid Defensive Reshuffle
Aston Villa have inquired about signing Axel Disasi from Chelsea, with the French defender potentially replacing Diego Carlos, who is linked to a move to Fenerbahce.
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Aston Villa are actively pursuing reinforcements in the January transfer window and have made contact with Chelsea over Axel Disasi. The French international has struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca and could be surplus to requirements following Trevoh Chalobah’s recall from Crystal Palace. While Juventus is also reportedly interested, Villa could look to secure Disasi to bolster their backline, especially with Diego Carlos rumored to be on the brink of joining Fenerbahce.
- Aston Villa’s Transfer Activity:
- Villa have already signed Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund (£22m) and Yasin Ozcan from Kasimpasa (£6.7m).
- Manager Unai Emery remains keen to strengthen the squad further, aiming to climb higher than seventh in the Premier League.
- Disasi’s Situation at Chelsea:
- Signed for £38.8m from Monaco in August 2023, Disasi has struggled to cement his place under Maresca.
- Chelsea is open to offloading the French defender, with Juventus also expressing interest.
- Villa’s Defensive Needs:
- Fenerbahce is close to signing Diego Carlos from Villa, creating a potential gap in the defensive lineup.
- Disasi could provide a quality replacement for Carlos, adding depth and experience to Villa’s backline.
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Steve Worrell
Steve, Co-founder of The 1905 Club, created the platform to provide honest, clickbait-free Chelsea FC content. He worked at Stamford Bridge from 2013 to 2016 with a Champions League sponsor. His first Chelsea match was a 1-0 win at Leeds in 2000, and his favourite was the epic 2012 Champions League game against Napoli.
