AXEL DISASI is in talks over a January transfer to Aston Villa. But a huge rival could try and hijack the move in an attempt to get the Frenchman’s signature. The Chelsea defender, who can

Axel Disasi could be set to depart Chelsea before the end of the January transfer window after agreeing personal terms with Aston Villa.Chelsea have been open to letting the 26-year-old leave this month despite the injuries to centre-back duo Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.

While in Villa’s latest 1-1 draw against West Ham United, Tyrone Mings picked up an injury which could potentially keep him out for a while as he looked in pain after the knock. But Aston Villa supporters will be relieved to hear Fabrizio Romano’s revelation about Axel Disasi agreeing personal terms with the club.

The 26-year-old can play at centre-back and right-back, but even amid Chelsea’s injury worries in the former position has been overlooked in favour of Trevor Chalobah, who was recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace earlier this month.

TBR Football have also been told Aston Villa are speaking to Chelsea about Joao Felix and Axel Disasi – although Wolves could be affected if a move for the latter collapses. Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook now claim that Wolves have agreed personal terms with Kevin Danso.

In an exciting turn of events, Aston Villa is actively pursuing not just one, but two key Chelsea players—Axel Disasi and Joao Felix. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the club is in the throes of bolstering its squad under the guidance of manager Unai Emery,

If the Midlands club fail to secure Disasi's signature, meanwhile, then they could look to upset rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers. According to Ben Jacobs, Aston Villa are now plotting a move to sign Kevin Danso, who has already agreed personal terms with those at Molineux.

Aston Villa have agreed personal terms with Chelsea and France defender Axel Disasi, 26. (Fabrizio Romano, external) Chelsea and Portugal forward Joao Felix, 25, also interests Aston Villa but they would only be able to take one player on loan from Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi (26) has greenlit a move to Premier League rivals Aston Villa, Fabrizio Romano can reveal. The France international and Unai Emery’s Villains have reached an