Chelsea defender Axel Disasi is reportedly on the brink of joining West Ham on a loan deal for the remainder of the season, offering the Hammers a potential defensive boost amid their battle against relegation.
The 27-year-old has spent much of the campaign out of favour at Stamford Bridge, remaining the final member of Chelsea’s so-called “bomb squad” still at the club.
Disasi had flirted with a move away last summer, but a transfer failed to materialize, leaving him on the fringes at Chelsea.
Recent reports from Fabrizio Romano indicate that the centre-back is now close to securing a temporary switch to East London, with discussions between the two clubs reportedly in their final stages.
The specifics of the agreement, including whether it will feature an option or obligation to buy, remain undisclosed.
Throughout the January window, Disasi attracted interest from multiple Italian clubs, but no move to Serie A progressed beyond preliminary talks.
West Ham, struggling for defensive solidity, have identified the Chelsea outcast as a potential reinforcement capable of strengthening their backline as they fight to maintain Premier League status.
Disasi’s arrival would mark a fresh start for the French defender, who has struggled to cement a regular role at Stamford Bridge despite arriving with high expectations.
For West Ham, it represents a calculated gamble to add experience and quality to a squad desperate for results in the season’s crucial second half. If completed, the loan could prove decisive both for Disasi’s career revival and West Ham’s survival hopes.
The coming days are expected to bring clarity on the deal, with Chelsea likely eager to reduce their wage bill while allowing Disasi to regain form and competitive minutes elsewhere.
