Axel Disasi still on BVB’s radar, but facing stiff competition | OneFootball

The likely departure of Niklas Süle and the uncertain future of Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, and Aarón Anselmino mean that there are still several question marks surrounding Borussia Dortmund's future central defense. This is also true for the BVB officials, who are primarily hoping for a positive decision from Schlotterbeck but are also keeping an eye on the market.

BVB has long been linked with Axel Disasi, who once played under current Dortmund coach Niko Kovac at AS Monaco but is currently almost completely sidelined at FC Chelsea. This season, the 27-year-old Frenchman has not played at all for the professionals and is no longer part of coach Enzo Maresca's plans.

It is considered almost certain that Disasi, who was already loaned to Aston Villa in the second half of last season, wants to and will leave Chelsea in the winter – and BVB remains strongly interested. While the portal "CaughtOffside" reports that BVB would like to loan Disasi in the winter with an option to buy, the internationally connected transfer insider Ekrem Konur mentions a number of other clubs besides Borussia that are reportedly interested in the five-time French international.

Interest also from the Premier League

West Ham United and Newcastle United from the Premier League are also considering a signing, as are Juventus Turin and Olympique Lyon. Additionally, Galatasaray and Besiktas Istanbul are said to be in the race as well.

According to Konur, however, BVB is considering a permanent signing rather than just a loan. If the interest becomes concrete, the specific model will certainly depend on the financial conditions. Disasi's contract with Chelsea, which runs until 2029 and is likely well-paid, could make a transfer not entirely easy to execute. Also, because Chelsea is likely hoping to recoup at least part of the 45 million euros transferred to Monaco in the summer of 2023.

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