Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially contacted Chelsea in a bold move to sign both Axel Disasi and David Datro Fofana. The potential double transfer is worth more than £45 million. Before the transfer window closes, the Molineux club, led by head coach Vitor Pereira, aim to strengthen both their defence and offence.
Chelsea are willing to sell both players, but they want a lot of money for them. Disasi is worth between £25 million and £30 million, while the Fofana is worth £15 million. The total cost of these fees could make this one of Wolves’ most expensive transfer windows in some time.
However, getting the two will not be easy. Disasi is getting interest from Napoli in Serie A and Rennes in France. Fofana is getting interest from Stuttgart in the Bundesliga and Nice in Ligue 1. Wolves will have to act quickly and maybe offer good deals to both Chelsea and the players themselves because of how competitive this is.
The money part of this double swoop is still a big problem. Wolves might be able to work out a loan deal with an option to buy for one of the players, or they could add performance-related bonuses to lower the cost right away. If they want to outbid other interested parties, this kind of structuring could be very important.
Disasi and Fofana Have Endured Limited Playing Time at Chelsea
Disasi joined Chelsea from Monaco in 2023, but it’s been hard for him to get regular playing time because there is so much competition in the back line. Wolves have been looking for a strong presence in central defence, and his physicality, ability to play in the air, and leadership skills could be very helpful. Pereira is thought to see him as a key part of a more organised and disciplined defence.
Fofana hasn’t had many chances to show what he can do at Stamford Bridge, though, since he was on loan for part of last season. He is known for his blistering speed, direct dribbling, and ability to score goals. He could give Wolves’ attack the cutting edge it needs because it has been lacking in depth and variety. Pereira is said to think of him as a player who can stretch defences and make room for other attackers.
The Premier League season has already started, and the transfer deadline is coming up. Wolves’ efforts to sign Disasi and Fofana will be one of the most talked-about stories in the next few weeks. If it works, it would be a big sign of the club’s plans, and it could change how well they do this season.