Crystal Palace loan Disasi from Chelsea and reject Man City's bid for Wharton
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Crystal Palace have agreed a loan deal for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi and told Manchester City that midfielder Adam Wharton is not for sale.
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Attributed to original sourceCentre-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.
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What happened
Crystal Palace are bolstering their squad ahead of the new season with a season-long loan for Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi, who fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge. In a clear statement of intent, the south London club have simultaneously rebuffed Manchester City's interest in Adam Wharton, informing the Premier League champions that the England midfielder is unavailable at any price this window. The double development underlines Crystal Palace's ambition to keep their young core intact while adding experienced depth, rather than cashing in on a prized asset.
Chance analysis
Crystal Palace are sending a deliberate message with this twin move. By bringing in Disasi on loan, they reinforce a defensive unit that could be tested by European commitments, while publicly shutting down Manchester City for Wharton they signal that their project under the current hierarchy is built around developing elite young English talent rather than selling at the first big offer. The Wharton stance is the more consequential of the two: City had reportedly identified him as a long-term Rodri succession option, and Palace's refusal forces Pep Guardiola's side to look elsewhere. For Chelsea, moving Disasi out frees space in their squad and wage bill as they continue reshaping their defensive group.
Crystal Palace's midfield core is preserved and defensive depth is improved, strengthening their short-term outlook; Manchester City lose a key midfield target.