Crystal Palace sign Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Crystal Palace have finalized a loan agreement with Chelsea for center-back Axel Disasi, as they seek to fill the gap left by Maxence Lacroix's departure to Chelsea. Additionally, the club has informed Manchester City that Adam Wharton is not available for transfer. Disasi, who previously spent time on loan at West Ham, is expected to undergo his medical examination on Friday. This decision comes amid ongoing efforts to secure key players before the transfer window closes.
- •Axel Disasi joins Crystal Palace on loan from Chelsea
- •Crystal Palace confirms Adam Wharton is not for sale
- •The club is looking to replace Maxence Lacroix
- •Medical for Disasi set for Friday
- •Wharton has three years remaining on his contract
- 12:02 PMThe Guardian Sport — Crystal Palace agree Disasi loan and tell Manchester City that Wharton is not for sale
"Centre-back to join from Chelsea after Acheampong snub Wharton has three years left on current deal at Palace Crystal Palace have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Axel Disasi on loan and are expecting further interest in some of their key players in the final week of the transfer window, having informed Manchester City that Adam Wharton is not for sale. Palace have been searching for a replacement for Maxence Lacroix after selling the France defender to Chelsea and are also understood to have approached Xabi Alonso’s side over a potential move for Josh Acheampong. But with Chelsea not willing to allow the England Under-21s international to leave Stamford Bridge, Palace have opted to bring in Disasi instead. The 28-year-old, who spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham, is set to complete his medical on Friday. Continue reading...
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