Sources: West Ham schedule talks to complete permanent summer signing
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(Credit: Imago) West Ham negotiations scheduled for permanent Axel Disasi transfer from Chelsea Wed 18 March 2026 6:45, UK West Ham United are set for talks with Chelsea over a permanent deal for centre-back Axel Disasi, sources have told Football Insider.The Hammers have already decided that they are keen to explore the possibility of a permanent move for their loanee, but they will not be capable of matching the £38million that the Blues paid to sign the Frenchman back in 2023. Disasi has already become a clear part of West Ham’s plans for next season just eight games into his loan spell, such is the impression that he has made at the London Stadium so far.Credit: Imago 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom.
VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB Chelsea receptive to West Ham sale Former West Ham scout Mick Brown told Football Insider back in February that Chelsea will be happy to sell Disasi to his former club at the end of the season, as there is still no way back for him at Stamford Bridge. How much have the Hammers already paid for Axel Disasi?West Ham may only have Disasi on loan until the end of the season at the moment, but they have already had to pay their London counterparts a fee as part of that initial deal.
West Ham will pay Chelsea a loan fee of around £1.68m for Axel Disasi which will fully cover his £80,000 per week wages until the end of the season.Chelsea signed the French centre back from Monaco in 2023 in a £38.8m deal. He has made 50 appearances for the West London side… pic.twitter.com/pnItSU4W8N— West Ham Football (@westhamfootball) February 2, 2026 View Tweet Irons insider Sam Whetstone revealed via his X account at the start of February that Nuno’s side have already shelled out a £1.68m loan fee to Chelsea in order to secure his services temporarily.