Bournemouth open talks with Chelsea for Disasi | OneFootball

Bournemouth have entered direct discussions with Chelsea over a possible deal for French defender Axel Disasi, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

They have lost three key defenders this summer. Dean Huijsen has joined Real Madrid, Milos Kerkez has moved to Liverpool, and Ilya Zabarnyi has signed for Paris Saint-Germain.

These departures have left Bournemouth short of options in defence. The club are determined to bring in experienced players before the summer transfer window closes.

Disasi on Bournemouth’s radar

Bournemouth are weighing up a loan deal with an option to buy for Disasi. Initial talks have already taken place between the two clubs.

Negotiations have also started with the player, who is open to exploring his next move after spending the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa.

The 27-year-old joined Chelsea from Monaco for around €45 million in 2023. Despite the sizeable fee, he has failed to nail down a first-team role.

Disasi is a right-sided centre back with a reputation for being strong and assertive. He is comfortable in different defensive systems.

He is particularly effective when defending deep, using his long reach to win tackles and clear danger. His physical strength and aerial presence make him a threat from set pieces.

Although he reads the game well, his lack of pace can leave him exposed against fast attackers. This is an area that has attracted criticism in recent seasons.

With their defensive depth reduced, Disasi has emerged as one of Bournemouth’s priority targets in the transfer market.