Chelsea look set to complete the signing of Axel Disasi in the coming days despite interest from Manchester United, Newcastle United and Arsenal
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Axel Disasi after agreeing a £38million fee to sign the AS Monaco defender. Disasi has been on the Blues' radar for a long time now, football.london understands.
Medical booked
According to Fabrizio Romano, Disasi is set to undergo medical tests in London on Tuesday, August 1. Chelsea and Monaco have already exchanged documents and contracts, with the deal almost sealed.
£38m fee agreed
Chelsea have agreed a £38million fee with AS Monaco to sign French defender Axel Disasi. The move comes after Fofana is expected to miss the majority of the 2023/24 campaign following a recent ACL injury.
The Blues signed Benoit Badiashile from Monaco in January and have now returned to sign his former team-mate to provide cover in defence for Pochettino's side.
Arsenal and Manchester United interest
Both Manchester United and Arsenal were tracking the four-time France international - forcing Chelsea to act swiftly to sign Disasi from Monaco, according to the Evening Standard.
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