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Axel Disasi’s permanent move to West Ham relies on “two factors”, according to reports.
The France international has been a revelation since joining from Chelsea on loan at the start of February.
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However, no option to buy was included in the agreement, and The Standard claim that the Disasi transfer hinges on the Hammers staying up, and the player being available for a reasonable price.
Neither factor is guaranteed at the moment, leaving doubts over whether the 27-year-old will remain at the London Stadium beyond the summer.
West Ham must get out of trouble first
There is no point looking too far into the future, considering the Irons’ current position in the Premier League table. Buy a West Ham shirt from the Castore store here.
The win against Fulham last time out means Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are now level on points with Nottingham Forest in 17th place, but they are still in the dropzone on goal difference.
Chelsea will need to lower their demands for Disasi
It is believed that the main reason why the Hammers were unable to secure a purchase clause in their loan deal with Chelsea was due to the Blues’ belief that he could be worth more in the summer.
They could be proven right in that regard, with Disasi impressing observers following his arrival at West Ham. It means there is a much lower chance of the centre-back being available for a cut-price.
Of course, Disasi is not a bystander in all of this. If the Frenchman does make it clear that he wants to stay, then that could be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations. However, his interest in signing on a permanent basis would depend on Nuno’s side retaining their top-flight status.
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