Disasi REJECTS Tottenham despite Chelsea agreement

Cameron Smith

2 Feb 2025 10:48 CST
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Axel Disasi, Enzo Maresca, Chelsea, 2024/25 — © IMAGO

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign Axel Disasi on loan until the end of the season, but the Chelsea star has reportedly rejected the move.

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Disasi, 26, is expected to leave Stamford Bridge before the January transfer window closes and he has already accepted personal terms with Aston Villa.

However, Unai Emery’s side are yet to finalise a deal with Chelsea and the Blues aren’t willing to send him to Villa Park as they view them as competitors for a place in next season’s Champions League.

Tottenham have recently ramped up talks to sign Disasi on a short-term deal until the end of the campaign and they have now reached an agreement with Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.

However, Disasi has reportedly rejected Spurs’ offer as he has already agreed a move to Aston Villa.

Both clubs are in desperate need of a new centre-back following recent injury setbacks, but Disasi seemingly has his heart set on a move to Villa Park.

Emery’s side have also been linked with a move for Chelsea forward Joao Felix, however their interest in the Portugal international has almost dissipated after agreeing a deal to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United.

© IMAGO - Axel Disasi has reportedly rejected a move to Tottenham Hotspur

Chelsea’s January transfer plans

In addition to Disasi, Chelsea are also hoping to send Carney Chukwuemeka out on loan for the remainder of the campaign, and Ben Chilwell could depart amid his lack of game time under Enzo Maresca.

However, Christopher Nkunku looks unlikely to secure a move to Bayern Munich, despite the fact that Mathys Tel is set to leave the Allianz Arena to join either Manchester United or Arsenal.

Meanwhile, the Blues have been linked with a sensational late move for Manchester City teenager Nico O’Reilly as their search for a new central midfielder continues.