Newcastle United is keeping an eye on Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, who has been linked with several teams, including Villarreal, but prefers to stay in the Premier League.

Newcastle United is monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, who has been linked with several teams, including Villarreal in La Liga.

Disasi, 27, would prefer to stay in the Premier League, making Newcastle a potential destination.

The Magpies have shown interest in Disasi before, but last summer’s attempts to sign him and other center-back targets, such as Marc Guéhi, were unsuccessful. With Dan Burn and Fabian Schär not getting any younger, Newcastle might prioritize strengthening their defense.

Neom SC, a Saudi Arabian side, was interested in the Chelsea player, but according to sources close to Chelsea, the club has dropped its interest in the center-back.

Disasi’s potential transfer fee is estimated to be around £25-30 million, according to previous reports. However, it’s unclear if Newcastle will make a move for the defender this summer.