{"id":721239,"date":"2026-01-26T05:40:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T05:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/721239\/"},"modified":"2026-01-26T05:40:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T05:40:20","slug":"leeds-united-edge-closer-to-axel-disasi-signing-as-david-ornstein-drops-transfer-update-at-chelsea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/721239\/","title":{"rendered":"Leeds United edge closer to Axel Disasi signing as David Ornstein drops transfer update at Chelsea"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Max <\/p>\n

Sun 25 January 2026 19:10, UK Updated Sun 25 January 2026 19:48, UK <\/p>\n

Leeds United will now be confident of completing a deal to sign Axel Disasi from Chelsea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Disasi is back in training with Chelsea<\/a> under Liam Rosenior, having been frozen out by Enzo Maresca earlier in the campaign.<\/p>\n

The Whites could be in the market for a new centre-back after Jaka Bijol picked up an injury at Leeds<\/a> that could see him ruled out for multiple weeks.<\/p>\n

It may prove to be an ideal opportunity for Sebastiaan Bornauw to show his qualities at Leeds<\/a>, unless Daniel Farke is to bring a new option in.<\/p>\n

The door appears to be open for a Disasi<\/a> exit at Stamford Bridge, something which may see the door soon swing open at Elland Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n

David Ornstein reveals defender move at Chelsea<\/p>\n

Disasi was once linked to Manchester United alongside Robin Koch<\/a> as the Leeds man became of interest to the Red Devils.<\/p>\n

A deal for neither defender went through at Old Trafford, and now the ex-France international finds himself in the bomb squad with the Blues.<\/p>\n

Rosenior has welcomed the centre-half back into training in the capital, but that doesn\u2019t look likely to result in Premier League minutes.<\/p>\n

That is especially the case after David Ornstein reported on Sunday that Chelsea have triggered their clause to recall Aaron Anselmino from his loan at Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 EXCL: Chelsea trigger clause to recall Aaron Anselmino from Borussia Dortmund loan. #CFC<\/a> evaluating CB market + want 20yo back from #BVB<\/a> to consider next steps. Same option on Sarr but Acheampong likely to stay \u2013 sale viewed as impossible @TheAthleticFC<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/B7gqHU51OC<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The 20-year-old is being brought back to be assessed while Rosenior and Co. evaluate the next steps for the young defender.<\/p>\n

Having the Argentine back from the Bundesliga could be the ideal opportunity for Leeds to get hold of Disasi before the window shuts.<\/p>\n

Aaron Anselmino opens door for Leeds United to sign Disasi<\/p>\n

There is every chance that the Blues were keeping hold of Disasi just in case they hit a defensive injury crisis at some point this season.<\/p>\n

That hasn\u2019t resulted in a Premier League chance for the Frenchman, and he could take his chance to move on now that Anselmino is back at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

The 20-year-old is coming off the back of 10 appearances at Borussia Dortmund, so is likely to command minutes ahead of the ex-Monaco man.<\/p>\n

Disasi could see his move to Leeds materialise, something which may not be exciting for the LS11 faithful, but he brings a raft of experience with him.<\/p>\n

\"AxelCredit: Imago\/Sofascore<\/p>\n

It would make total sense to get him in as a squad option, especially with Farke\u2019s men looking destined for an increasingly intense relegation battle.<\/p>\n

Stay up to date this winter with our\u00a0Leeds transfer tracker<\/a>. Click to see every done deal at Elland Road, plus expert reaction from our team of writers.<\/p>\n