Chelsea Defender ‘Disasi’ in Aston Villa’s Sites.

Aston Villa are making one final push to secure the signature of Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi before the closure of the January window, with Unai Emery’s men to table a £50m offer to strengthen their backline.

Villa, themselves struggling to complete the Premier League top four, have been hit with defensive injury problems over the past few weeks. Without the injured Pau Torres and Tyrone Mings and the recently sold Diego Carlos to Fenerbahçe, Emery has prioritised defensive additions.

Are Chelsea Willing to Sell Axel Disasi ?

Disasi, who was signed by Chelsea from Monaco in 2023 for around £38 million, has been a regular but is uncertain about his Stamford Bridge future. Chelsea, who will need to balance their books to satisfy Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), might be willing sellers, especially at a profit.

Villa’s bid would be a massive investment, but with the club keen to have Champions League football next year, they will spend to address priority areas.

Villa’s Defensive Problems and how this transfer may help
Emery’s team have been one of this season’s surprise packages, with the Villans being in the top four of the Premier League at the moment. Defensive cover is still a problem, though, especially with Mings and Torres ruled out for the foreseeable future. Carlos’ loss has also left the options thin at the back, prompting Villa to move quickly.

If a transfer for Disasi is made, he would most likely walk into the first team alongside Ezri Konsa in the centre of defence. His athleticism, aerial ability, and ease on the ball would make him a good fit for Villa’s system, particularly with Emery’s emphasis on playing from the back.

A Deal to Watch as the Deadline Nears
With hours left in the window, Villa must act fast to get the Axel Disasi deal over the line. Chelsea’s position is uncertain, but with the club trying to push through departures, Disasi may be one of the names mentioned if an offer of the right size comes in.

The Villa fans will be eager to find out if the club can pull off a deadline-day defensive coup, bringing in another spark to their team for the all-critical latter stages of the season.