Axel Disasi: Leeds can land double West Ham blow by luring defender
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Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media Mon 6 April 2026 11:21, UK Axel Disasi’s list of suitors this summer will include Leeds United after his career revival with West Ham United.The 28-year-old scored on Sunday as the Whites beat the Hammers on penalties, after the game had ended 2-2 in normal time. Goals from Ao Tanaka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin had Leeds ahead going into the final minutes, before both Mateus Fernandes and Disasi scored in stoppage time to stun the visitors.Daniel Farke’s team held their nerve in the shootout, however, with Lucas Perri’s saves from Jarrod Bowen and Pablo proving enough to send them through to a semi-final against Chelsea later this month.Leeds transfer chiefs will be keeping a close eye on Disasi’s situation, especially given West Ham’s chances of going down. 🔄 Leeds United Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Elland Road boardroom.
VISIT THE LEEDS TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Leeds United could nip in for Axel DisasiFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that West Ham have planned talks for Disasi, after the superb impact the defender has had. And the start of this season saw Disasi become an outcast completely at Stamford Bridge, locked out of training as decision-makers hoped to force a move.West Ham took a chance by signing him on loan in January, and they have been rewarded significantly.Disasi’s superb performance on Sunday was the latest in a string of fantastic showings, with the defender having played almost every minute of every game since joining.
Before West Ham have reached an agreement with Chelsea, however, Leeds could still steal in and sign the 28-year-old for next season.UNBELIEVABLE 😲Two stoppage time goals and West Ham find themselves level 🔥📺 Watch live on TNT Sports and HBO Max pic.twitter.com/6e22pd56A7— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 5, 2026 View Tweet The Whites have been heavily linked in the past, and will be hoping the Irons are relegated to clear the path.How much will Disasi go for?While Chelsea paid a hefty price to sign Disasi in 2023, they will not expect to make even close to that fee back on him this summer.The 28-year-old is under contract until 2029, however, and decision-makers will hope to attract respectable offers.Axel Disasi will spend the remainder of the season on loan at West Ham United.Good luck, Axel.— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 2, 2026 View Tweet According to reports in Italy, Chelsea are hoping to land as much as £20m for the France international.For a player who had not made an appearance this season before February, that seems steep. Both Leeds and West Ham will be hoping the Blues’ stance softens as the summer approaches. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.