Report: Champions League club begin negotiations with Chelsea over €35m transfer | OneFootball

Newcastle are leading the race to sign Axel Disasi this summer and have already held initial talks according to reports.

Disasi spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, but only made ten appearances as they missed out on Champions League qualification.

The 27-year-old wasn’t part of the squad for the Club World cup, and he’s one of a number of players Chelsea are looking to move on.

Newcastle lead the race for Axel Disasi

Disasi arrived at Chelsea from French side Monaco for around £39m in the summer of 2023, and had an impressive season under Mauricio Pochettino where he featured regularly.

However, it was obvious from early on he wasn’t going to be a big part of Enzo Maresca’s plans, and he made just three Premier League appearances over the first half of the season, although did feature more regularly in the Conference League.

Disasi is attracting interest from a number of clubs. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Villa were thought to be keen to make Disasi’s move permanent, but nothing has materialised on that front as of yet.

Juventus and Villarreal have been linked with a move, but it’s thought Disasi wants to remain in the Premier League if possible.

Newcastle have previously been linked with Disasi, and Caught Offside have reported they are leading the race for the France international.

The report states negotiations have begun between the two clubs, with Chelsea said to be asking for €35m, but the Magpies think they could get it down to €30m.

Renato Veiga set to leave

Disasi won’t be the only centre back to leave this summer, and it looks like Renato Veiga will also be heading for the Stamford Bridge exit door.

Veiga joined from Swiss side FC Basel last summer, primarily as a back-up for Marc Cucurella at left back, but joined Juventus on loan in January as he wanted to play as a centre back.

The Portugal international is set to leave this summer, with Bayern Munich interested, and it’s thought Chelsea want around €30m for the 21-year-old.