Crystal Palace have made a formal move to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, submitting a loan offer that includes an option to buy, according to L'Équipe.
The Eagles are looking to strengthen their defence following the sale of Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth close to €60 million. Palace have identified Disasi as one of their leading targets, with talks between the two Premier League clubs now underway.
Palace pushing to complete deal
L'Équipe reports that Crystal Palace's proposal is a season-long loan with an easily achievable purchase option.
While no agreement has yet been reached, negotiations are said to be progressing as Palace look to secure the France international before the transfer window closes.
Disasi returned to Chelsea this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan at West Ham United, where he made 14 Premier League appearances.
Chelsea open to defender's departure
Despite remaining under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2029, the report states that Disasi is not expected to remain at Chelsea for the new season.
The 2022 World Cup runner-up is one of several defenders whose future is under review as Chelsea continue reshaping their squad.
Should discussions with Crystal Palace fail to produce an agreement, interest from Serie A could yet complicate the transfer.
Key Points
- Crystal Palace have submitted a loan offer for Axel Disasi.
- The proposal includes an easily achievable option to buy.
- Chelsea and Palace are continuing negotiations.
- Disasi spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham.
- Italian clubs could enter the race if Palace fail to complete the deal.
What's next?
Crystal Palace will continue negotiations with Chelsea in an attempt to finalise the transfer. If the two clubs cannot reach an agreement, Serie A clubs are expected to step up their interest in the French defender before the summer window closes.
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