Disasi targeted by Roma, but Chelsea want €20m for defender
AS Roma is in negotiations to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, though Chelsea is demanding a €20m transfer fee. Roma is currently seeking a loan deal with an option to buy after a frustrating summer of missing out on several transfer targets.
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Disasi targeted by Roma , but Chelsea want €20m for defender Football Italia Tue, July 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM UTC · 1 min read Roma are in contact with Chelsea and defender Axel Disasi, according to Footmercato in France , but the asking price is €20m.
It has been a very frustrating summer for the Giallorossi, because despite qualifying for the Champions League, they have been outbid for a series of targets when seemingly close to a deal.
After the irritation over losing West Ham United winger Crysencio Summerville to Al-Hilal, they are back in talks with a Premier League club.
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