Everton push for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi at £25m

Everton still keep pushing this Chelsea defender, Axel Disasi, with a fixed asking price of £25 million, as the France international appears set to leave Stamford Bridge after falling completely out of Xabi Alonso’s plans. Why they should avoid paying the price is now being debated.

The club’s transfer report, relayed by Transfer Feed, confirms Chelsea want a permanent sale valued between €20 million and £25 million, now treating £25 million as the firm price.

Chelsea have made clear they prefer a straight sale rather than another loan deal, insisting the transaction be permanent and priced at the top of the quoted range, reflecting Disasi’s diminished role since joining the club.

Disasi arrived from Monaco in August 2023 on a contract running until 2029, but he failed to report for pre‑season training at Cobham, underscoring Chelsea’s desire to move the defender on.

According to Transfer Feed, Everton have joined Crystal Palace and several other Premier League clubs in tracking the France international, indicating a growing interest pool for the centre‑back.

Crystal Palace have already opened discussions, seeking a replacement after Maxence Lacroix’s move to Chelsea; their reported £51‑52 million income from Lacroix’s departure gives them sufficient financial room to meet Chelsea’s valuation.

Analysts suggest Everton should avoid paying the £25 million fee, noting that the defender’s wages would sit high within Everton’s wage structure and limit flexibility for reinforcements in other areas where greater value could be obtained.

Chelsea remain firm on a permanent £25 million deal, while Disasi, now 28, may prefer to stay in London; Palace appear financially advantaged and geographically attractive, leaving Everton better served by targeting a younger centre‑back from another European league rather than matching Chelsea’s price.