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Axel Disasi Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Axel Disasi join West Ham? It looks unlikely. Claret & Hugh reports that Crystal Palace have accelerated their move with a loan-to-buy offer and expects Disasi to choose Palace.

The outlet says the defender wants top-flight football, the clearest obstacle to a West Ham return. No player agreement or completed transfer has been reported.

No-Guff Summary

  • Palace move: Claret & Hugh reports that Crystal Palace have accelerated their pursuit with a loan-to-buy proposal.
  • West Ham obstacle: The same outlet says Disasi wants top-flight football and expects him to choose Palace rather than return to the Championship.
  • No deal yet: The available account does not report a player agreement or completed transfer, while the suggested West Ham loan structure remains speculation.
Development

Disasi reportedly wants top-flight move as rivals emerge

Read West Ham, citing Jack Rosser, says West Ham have explored the conditions of bringing former loanee Axel Disasi back. The same report says the Chelsea defender does not want his next club to play in the Championship and prefers a top-division move.

AC Milan and several French clubs are also reported to be interested. Read West Ham puts Chelsea's valuation at up to £25 million and says a West Ham return is unlikely unless Disasi changes his stance.

Sources

  • Read West Ham (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have explored another deal for Axel Disasi, while the Chelsea defender reportedly prefers a move to a top-flight club and Chelsea seek up to £25 million.
  • Claret&Hugh (opens in a new tab) — Reports that West Ham have asked about re-signing Axel Disasi, although the defender is said to prefer remaining in top-flight football and is attracting interest from clubs in Italy and France.