Axel Disasi to West Ham state of play: Possible fee, timeline, player preference

Axel Disasi is rumoured to be on West Ham United's summer transfer wishlist despite relegation.

The Hammers enjoyed half a season with the centre-back after picking him up on loan from Chelsea in the winter window.

The Frenchman was frozen out of Chelsea's squad and appears to still have no future at Stamford Bridge, despite the arrival of Xabi Alonso.

Nuno Espirito Santo was keen to sign Disasi in the winter, as his addition almost helped keep the Irons in the Premier League, but it wasn't to be in the end.

Even after relegation, he's seen as someone that the club and supporters would welcome back with open arms, though that may be a difficult task with so much interest elsewhere.

However, West Ham have yet to give up in their pursuit of Disasi and remain hopeful of a sensational London Stadium return.

Everything we know about Axel Disasi's possible West Ham return

West Ham Zone have gathered information that Disasi could yet return to the London Stadium this summer.

It has been reported that Nuno's side have remained in contact with Chelsea over the possibility of re-signing the 28-year-old on a permanent deal.

The fee mentioned has been £25million, a figure that both clubs have "basically agreed" on.

However, the Hammers face competition from clubs across Europe, with Roma and Crystal Palace two who have taken action for the defender.

A decision on his future could go down to late on in the window, similarly to how he joined the Irons on the eleventh hour of the winter window.

Disasi has many offers on the table, though a new update could cast doubt on his potential West Ham return.

Disasi's current stance on West Ham move

Had Nuno kept West Ham up, it feels inevitable that Disasi would have stayed with the club, and it may have even been sealed by now.

However, that's not the case, and the Irons know how difficult it will be to persuade the central defender.

While Disasi has yet to fully rule out a return to E20, an update from the West Ham Way suggests that the player is currently against the idea of dropping down to the Championship.

However, that's not set in stone, and things could change, especially if no other club can offer what West Ham have.

He found a home in East London, and hopefully he will realise that sooner rather than later.