Transfer News: Spurs turn to Chelsea after former Super Eagles option snubs Postecoglou
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Radu Dragusin's recent injury has left Tottenham threadbare in defence (Credit: Imago)

Transfer News: Spurs turn to Chelsea after former Super Eagles option snubs Postecoglou

Seye Omidiora 18:06 - 01.02.2025

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly turned their attention to a Chelsea defender after missing out on their top target.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly approached Chelsea about signing defender Axel Disasi after Spurs failed in their attempt to sign Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan.

Will Spurs and Chelsea do business in January?

Ange Postecoglou’s men are in need of defensive reinforcements after Radu Dragusin suffered a knee injury in their Europa League success over Elfsborg. 

Radu Dragusin
Radu Dragusin's recent injury has left Tottenham threadbare in defence (Credit: Imago)

They had hoped to sign Tomori but the former Chelsea defender has decided to stay at Milan, according to reports in the Italian media.

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Spurs have now turned their attention to Disasi, who has struggled for game time at Chelsea this season. The 26-year-old has only made six Premier League appearances this season.

Axel Disasi
Axel Disasi in action for Chelsea in the 2024-25 season (Credit: Imago)

However, Disasi has impressed in the Conference League, scoring one goal and providing two assists. 

The Frenchman is also capable of playing at right-back, which could be useful for Spurs given Pedro Porro's lack of competition.

Nevertheless, Tottenham face competition from Aston Villa for Disasi's signature, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the Midlands club are keen on defensive reinforcements after Tyrone Mings suffered a knee injury. 

What next for Tottenham?

Spurs return to Premier League action at Brentford on February 2 (Sunday).