Wolves in hunt to sign Axel Disasi | OneFootball

Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi in the January transfer window, according to a report from The Guardian.

Sitting 18th in the Premier League table, Wolves need to add some players before the transfer window shuts next month.

Adding a defender is a priority for Vitor Pereira, and Wolves have earmarked Disasi as an option. The France international is out of favour at Stamford Bridge, and there is a high chance he could be allowed to leave the club.

Wolves are also looking at the Lens defender Kevin Danso, and have had two bids rejected already. Lens are not willing to sell their key player in the winter market and Wolves could be forced to look at other options.

Disasi is also being targeted by Aston Villa who are driving the chase to sign him. The 26-year-old has already reached a personal agreement with Villa, and now the two Premier League clubs are looking to negotiate a deal.

The French defender joined Chelsea from Monaco 18 months ago. He has made only four starts in the league this season and hasn’t convinced Enzo Maresca at all.

He has struggled with the Italian’s demands to play out from the back and is not a part of Maresca’s long-term plans.

Chelsea are missing Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana through injuries, and they recalled Trevoh Chalobah from his loan spell at Crystal Palace. This is a clear indication that Disasi has dropped down the pecking order at the club.

Wolves need to act quickly to sign the defender. At Villa, he can play regular football, and compete for a club that are aiming to get into the top four this season.

Wolves, on the other hand, are fighting for Premier League survival, and Disasi may not be willing to be a part of an uncertain project. It appears Villa are leading the race for Disasi’s signature at the moment.