Chelsea are going to need to work hard if they are to part ways with a number of the players they are hoping to during the final days of the January transfer window.
Fabrizio Romano has hinted the Blues are in for a busy week, with it likely that they are going to need to let some individuals leave before they are able to make any signings.
January has been relatively quiet so far. Only the recall of Trevoh Chalobah from his loan away and Renato Veiga being sent out to Juventus until the end of the season are noteworthy.
However, with desperation starting to kick in amongst the teams looking to make changes, reports are only going to rack up about potential moves.
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi agrees personal terms with Aston Villa
One player who has been frequently linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge is Axel Disasi. It was revealed to The Chelsea Chronicle that Disasi is expected to move this month.
Graham Potter reportedly rejected the chance to take the Frenchman to West Ham, however now fellow Premier League side Aston Villa are being mentioned as a potential home.
According to Romano, Disasi has agreed personal terms over a move to Villa Park, with an agreement now needing to be reached between the two clubs.
He said: “Axel Disasi has agreed on personal terms with Aston Villa. Disasi wants to join Villa despite interest from more clubs around Europe after direct talk with Unai Emery, crucial to get the green light.
“Deal now up to Chelsea and Villa to reach full agreement.”
Villa are likely in the market for a new centre-back after what looked a pretty serious injury suffered by Tyrone Mings yesterday in the game against West Ham.
Will Chelsea replace Axel Disasi?
With Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile set to be out for a prolonged period of time due to injury, the Blues could be looking a bit short at the back if they end January without Disasi.
Chelsea were heavily linked with signing former Blue Marc Guehi this month, however that looks unlikely after Chalobah also left Crystal Palace this month.
There may be a hope that Josh Acheampong can step up and become a regular option at the back, with him impressing greatly in his two Premier League starts so far.
