West Ham United are weighing up a move for Axel Disasi as a potential alternative should their priority pursuit of Charlie Cresswell fall through, and sources believe Chelsea would say yes if an offer is received.
The Hammers have been working to reach a breakthrough with French club Toulouse over a deal for former Leeds United centre-back Cresswell, but negotiations have so far proven difficult.
While Cresswell remains the preferred target, West Ham are keen to avoid being left short of options.
Accordingly, the Hammers have drawn up a shortlist of attainable players across several positions.
Disasi, 27, is understood to be among the names being seriously considered.
The Chelsea defender is likely to be allowed to leave during this transfer window, with West Ham believed to favour a loan deal given the club’s current financial situation.
Such a move would allow the Hammers to strengthen their defensive options without committing to a significant upfront fee.
Disasi is no stranger to being loaned out to Chelsea’s Premier League rivals having spent the second half of last season with Aston Villa.
West Ham are eager to restructure the squad in January as they look to halt a disappointing run of results.
Reinforcing the defence is seen as a key step in that process, and whether it is Cresswell, Disasi, or another alternative, the club is expected to push ahead with additions in the coming weeks in an effort to revive their season.
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