“Several clubs already on alert…”: Top reporter claims Chelsea star “will leave” the club in January

Chelsea's Marc Guiu and Axel Disasi. (Reuters/Paul Childs)

Chelsea’s inconsistent form has continued to frustrate fans and pundits alike.

The Blues were held to a 2-2 draw at St. James’ Park against Newcastle United, with the Magpies taking control through a brace from Nick Woltemade.

Chelsea fought back in the second half with goals from Reece James and Joao Pedro, rescuing a point in a display that underlined their unpredictability this season.

This mixed run of results has brought Chelsea’s defensive fragilities into sharp focus, particularly as the January transfer window looms.

With the squad in need of reinforcements and the wage bill under scrutiny, the club is expected to make a number of moves in the coming weeks.

While some players could arrive to bolster the first team, others may be moved on to free up space and resources. Among those likely to depart is French centre-back Axel Disasi, whose Stamford Bridge career now appears to be reaching its end.

Axel Disasi is reportedly set to leave Chelsea in January, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The French international joined the Blues with significant expectations but has struggled to secure a regular spot in Enzo Maresca’s evolving tactical plans.

Competition at the centre-back position has intensified, and Disasi now finds himself outside the club’s immediate defensive hierarchy.

Romano confirmed the situation on X, stating: “Axel Disasi will leave Chelsea in January with several clubs already on alert about his availability.”

While AC Milan has been linked as a potential destination, no formal negotiations have yet begun. Despite flashes of quality in his appearances, Disasi has been unable to establish himself as a guaranteed starter, and Chelsea’s squad restructuring leaves little room for him to regain his position.

A January move would give Disasi the chance to play regularly elsewhere, while also allowing Chelsea to reshape their defensive options and bring in new recruits to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season.

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