Aston Villa linked with January transfer move for defender who cost £38m
Aston Villa have been credited with an interest in Chelsea defender Axel Disasi this January transfer window as they look to make additions to their squad ahead of a push on multiple fronts in the second half of this season. Villa have progressed into the fourth round of the FA Cup and are well placed in the Premier League and Champions League as they look ahead to the final months of the campaign.
They've already been busy, securing the services of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund while also sanctioning the exit of Jaden Philogene. Louie Barry is back at Villa, for now, but could head back out on a second loan spell before the deadline at the beginning of February. While Villa have addressed the forward situation and, in their minds, have improved Unai Emery's attacking options, a defensive reinforcement is sought.
Villa are expected to entertain loan interest in young defender Kosta Nedeljkovic, while they have also lost centre half Pau Torres to a foot injury for the next six weeks at least. There have been a horde of names mentioned since the opening of the window on New Year's Day, including Oscar Mingueza of Celta Vigo, Andres Garcia at Levante and Loic Bade at Sevilla.
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Teenager Yasin Ozcan is set to join from Kasimpasa but there remains doubt over the immediate future of Diego Carlos, so the picture in Villa's defensive department is set to change further in the coming fortnight or so, but Villa continue to be linked with other potential targets who could yet strengthen Emery's hand.
Disasi only signed for Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for £38 from Monaco. He has made 60 appearances for the Blues in that time, but only 16 of those have come this season. French international Disasi also has interest from Serie A side Juventus and could be permitted to leave on loan after falling out of favour with Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.
