{"id":31606,"date":"2025-12-08T05:01:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/french-club-offers-chelsea-exile-a-lifeline-in-the-january-transfer-window\/"},"modified":"2025-12-08T05:01:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:01:28","slug":"french-club-offers-chelsea-exile-a-lifeline-in-the-january-transfer-window","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/french-club-offers-chelsea-exile-a-lifeline-in-the-january-transfer-window\/","title":{"rendered":"French club offers Chelsea exile a lifeline in the January transfer window"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/french-club-offers-chelsea-exile-a-lifeline-in-the-january-transfer-window\/#Chelsea_defender_finds_Lyon_attractive\" >Chelsea defender finds Lyon attractive<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/12\/08\/french-club-offers-chelsea-exile-a-lifeline-in-the-january-transfer-window\/#There_is_also_interest_in_Disasi_from_the_Premier_League\" >There is also interest in Disasi from the Premier League.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>According to L&#8217;Equipe, Chelsea defender Axel Disassi has become a hot center back for the January transfer window, with Olympique Lyon officially contacting him about a possible loan move.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The French side are looking to secure temporary defensive reinforcements in case of a short-term crisis, with Clinton Mata and Moussa Niahate both set to depart for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in early January.<\/p>\n<p>But Lyon is not alone in this race. Newcastle United, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, West Ham United and Galatasaray are closely monitoring Disasi&#8217;s situation at Stamford Bridge, with some considering the possibility of a permanent move rather than a loan.<\/p>\n<p>Lyon&#8217;s approach to sign DiSasi comes at a particularly trying time for manager Paulo Fonseca, who has seen his team struggle for consistency in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_defender_finds_Lyon_attractive\"><\/span>Chelsea defender finds Lyon attractive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With a key defender leaving on international duty and a lack of experienced cover players in the squad, the club&#8217;s recruitment team believe Disasi is an ideal short-term reinforcement.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old France international made a name for himself at AS Monaco before joining Chelsea for \u00a338m in the summer of 2023 and will bring immediate leadership and familiarity with the domestic league.<\/p>\n<p>However, the French club&#8217;s offer is reportedly dependent on Chelsea subsidizing part of his wages, which could complicate negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United are also said to be aiming for a permanent move.<\/p>\n<p>Dortmund sees Disasi as a reliable, athletic option who can anchor their backline for years to come.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_also_interest_in_Disasi_from_the_Premier_League\"><\/span>There is also interest in Disasi from the Premier League.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Axel DiSasi in action for Chelsea last season (Photo by Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Meanwhile, Newcastle are also on the list, with manager Eddie Howe looking to strengthen his defense.<\/p>\n<p>The Magpies are considering defensive options on the market as defender Fabian Schaal&#8217;s future at the club remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>Disasi&#8217;s aerial dominance and composure on the ball have reportedly impressed Newcastle&#8217;s scouting department, who rate him as a player ready to quickly adapt to the intensity of the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are understood to be open to an offer, but only under the right conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Lyon are currently leading the chase, but much will depend on whether Chelsea approve a short-term deal. Disasi himself is thought to be open to a move that would guarantee him regular football.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Source: Chelsea eyeing another Strasbourg star with a &#8216;big fee&#8217;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to L&#8217;Equipe, Chelsea defender Axel Disassi has become a hot center back for the January transfer window, with Olympique Lyon officially contacting him about a possible loan move. 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