Villarreal has initiated contact with Chelsea regarding the transfer of French centre-back Axel Disasi, with negotiations currently underway. Chelsea has set an asking price of €30 million (approximately £38 million) for the defender, who is expected to leave the club this summer. Newcastle United and several Italian clubs are also monitoring the situation, alongside other Premier League teams. Villarreal, a Champions League participant, is actively pursuing the signing as Chelsea appears prepared to accept the fee to facilitate Disasi's departure.