Sunderland ‘ready to sign Axel Disasi’ as details of Chelsea exit revealed
Sunderland are eyeing different player profiles this summer after securing their long-awaited return to the Premier League.
Gone are the days of careful and considered low spending, as the Black Cats must compete with England’s best clubs.
Sunderland are looking at all areas with another centre-back wanted to challenge Dan Ballard and Luke O’Nien for a starting berth.
With Chris Mepham returning to AFC Bournemouth, the North East club have been linked with a move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi.
Disasi has Chelsea exit path amid Sunderland interest
Sunderland have two injury-prone centre-backs in Ballard and O’Nien, who is still recovering from his Wembley injury.
That means that Regis Le Bris’ side will need to add reinforcements in the transfer window as the Wearsiders strive to bolster the spine of their team.
Millwall defender Japhet Tanganga is one of several targets being considered at the Stadium of Light.
However, now it has been revealed that Sunderland are keeping tabs on Disasi, according to SportsBoom (25 June).
They state that wages are thought to be a stumbling block for any deal, but a loan move could still work.
| Axel Disasi’s 2024/25 Premier League statistics | Total |
| Appearances (starts) | 13 (9) |
| Goals | 1 |
| Clean sheets | 2 |
| Tackles per game | 1.2 |
| Clearances | 2.2 |
| Accurate passes | 37.7 (90%) |
Furthermore, they claim that Burnley are also tracking the 27-year-old, while Villa have expressed an interest in re-signing him.
Disasi is likely to leave the Stamford Bridge outfit this summer after being left out of Enzo Maresca’s squad for the FIFA Club World Cup.
The centre-back made 10 appearances during his short-term loan with the Villans, with three of those coming in the Champions League.
Should the Black Cats sign Disasi?
While Disasi is a big name, several factors must be considered for the Wearsiders.
Yes, the centre-back has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, with spells at Chelsea, Villa, and AS Monaco.
However, his time in England has been marred by some costly mistakes.
Moreover, the Frenchman is bound to be on substantial wages, and Sunderland would have to cover some, if not most, of those for a loan deal.
On the other hand, he does possess experience at the highest level, with five France caps to his name.
There is plenty to ponder about the potential deal, but it is a sign of intention at the Stadium of Light.
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