Wolverhampton Wanderers are now among the clubs showing the strongest interest in signing a £30m “monster”, and they have now opened talks over a deal.
Wolves looking to bolster options after losing opening two games
Wolves were always expected to find it difficult against Manchester City in their opening Premier League game, but the manner of the defeat will be disappointing, losing 4-0 at Molineux, and Vitor Pereira’s side were unable to bounce back against AFC Bournemouth.
Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring after just four minutes, and Toti Gomes didn’t do his side any favours by being given a straight red card early in the second half, which meant the Old Gold were ultimately unable to find a way back into the game.
Emmanuel Agbadou, on the other hand, impressed throughout the match, winning all eight of the duels he contested and making one crucial last-man tackle, which earned the Ivorian a SofaScore match rating of 8.1.
However, with City finding it all too easy at Molineux last weekend, and Gomes putting in a poor display against Bournemouth, it is no surprise that Pereira remains keen on bringing in another centre-back this summer.
According to a report from Caught Offside, both Wolves and Bournemouth are now showing the strongest interest in signing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, with the Blues open to sanctioning a departure for a fee in the region of £30m.
An anonymous Caught Offside source has also confirmed the Old Gold have now entered negotiations over a deal for Disasi, saying: “Talks with Chelsea have already begun. Wolves are exploring creative solutions such as performance-based bonuses to complete the deal without stretching their budget.”
However, the defender may wait to hear from the other interested parties before making a final decision, with reigning Serie A champions Napoli also expected to advance talks soon, alongside Bournemouth.
"Monster" Disasi could be excellent signing for Wolves
The 27-year-old is set to leave Chelsea before the deadline, having failed to force his way into Enzo Maresca’s plans, and while he may not be at the level to start for a side with title aspirations, the centre-back could be a solid addition to Wolves’ backline.
Lauded as a “monster” by journalist Rahman Osman, the Frenchman spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Aston Villa, where he impressed Unai Emery, with the manager praising the defender for his mentality and dedication.
The five-time France international is now experienced at Premier League level, having made 44 appearances in the competition, notably catching Statman Dave’s eye with a solid performance against Manchester City in the 2023-24 season.
Wolves recorded the worst defensive record of any side that avoided relegation last season, and having made a poor start to the new campaign, it is clear they need to bring in a new defender, so Disasi could be an excellent addition.