Chelsea’s summer clear-out continues to gather pace as the club enters fresh negotiations over another potential departure. Following Renato Veiga’s imminent €30 million switch to Villarreal, the Blues are now in talks with Bournemouth over a loan move for Axel Disasi. The deal includes an option to buy, signalling Chelsea’s intent to trim the squad further ahead of the September 1 deadline.
The discussions, revealed by journalist Sacha Tavolieri, mark another attempt by Chelsea to shift defensive surplus after last summer’s misfire with Disasi. Despite a regular run of games on loan at Aston Villa, the French defender was not retained permanently. Now, Bournemouth, having lost four of their back five from last season are exploring the Chelsea man as a short-term solution with long-term potential.
Bournemouth open talks with Chelsea over Axel Disasi deal
With their defensive ranks thinned by multiple exits, Bournemouth have initiated “club to club talks” with Chelsea in an effort to bring in reinforcements. The proposed deal would see Disasi join initially on loan, with an option to make the move permanent. Chelsea are reportedly open to the structure, viewing it as a viable path to recoup some value from a signing that has not worked out as hoped.
The Cherries have already signed goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea this summer, replacing Kepa Arrizabalaga who spent last season on loan. Now, they’re turning to another Chelsea outcast as they aim to stabilise their back line in time for the new Premier League campaign.
Chelsea aiming to recover investment in £39m defender
Axel Disasi arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2023 for £39 million, but his future was quickly cast into doubt. Despite his physical presence and occasional solid performances, he never fully convinced, and Chelsea are now prepared to move him on. While the club won’t recover the full fee they paid, there remains hope of recouping a substantial portion, especially if he impresses during his loan spell.
As Chelsea continue to reshape their squad under Enzo Maresca, offloading fringe players remains essential. The Disasi deal could follow a growing trend of strategic loans with purchase options, allowing the Blues to reduce their wage bill while keeping long-term flexibility.
Next steps in Chelsea’s summer rebuild
Should the Axel Disasi move progress as expected, it would mark another step in Chelsea’s bid to streamline a bloated squad. With key targets like Xavi Simons and Alejandro Garnacho still pending, clearing space is crucial for incoming deals. Bournemouth, meanwhile, will hope the French defender can fill a much-needed role in their reshaped back line.
Whether this loan proves more successful than the last remains to be seen, but for Chelsea, the priority now is moving quickly to close deals, both in and out, before the window shuts.
