Roma Open Inquiries for Chelsea Defender Axel Disasi Ahead of Summer Window

Italian club AS Roma have launched preliminary inquiries into the availability of Chelsea defender Axel Disasi as the Serie A side seeks to reinforce its backline ahead of the upcoming transfer window, according to reporting by French outlet Foot Mercato.

The Giallorossi have made initial contact with Chelsea to ascertain the condition of a potential transfer and gauge the 28-year-old’s openness to a move to Italy. Chelsea have set an asking price of approximately €20 million (£17 million) for the French international center-back, who spent last season on loan at West Ham United.

Disasi, who arrived at Stamford Bridge from AS Monaco with high expectations following a strong stint in Ligue 1, remains under contract with the West London club until June 2029. However, his standing within Chelsea’s first-team hierarchy has eroded following squad overhauls and tactical shifts, making a permanent departure plausible.

For Chelsea, capitalizing on Roma’s interest offers an avenue to streamline a congested squad and align with Premier League Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Modern English clubs frequently prioritize offloading players returning from temporary spells to raise capital and balance balance sheets before investing in priority recruitment targets.

Italian football has increasingly served as a revitalizing stage for English-based defenders looking for tactical consistency. Former Premier League center-backs such as Fikayo Tomori and Chris Smalling successfully rebuilt their momentum after transitioning to Serie A, where tactical emphasis on defensive organization often highlights the physical traits of robust central defenders.

The five-cap French international faces tough competition for national selection ahead of upcoming international tournaments, with France’s central defensive pool featuring prominent names across major European leagues. Regular first-team minutes in a top-flight European league like Serie A could prove vital for Disasi’s ambitions of breaking back into international contention under UEFA competition frameworks.

While formal negotiations between Roma and Chelsea have yet to yield an official bid, the exploratory dialogues established between the two clubs mark an active pursuit. Chelsea’s valuation appears designed to ensure a swift, clean transfer should the Italian club meet the £17 million threshold during the transfer window.