Manchester United and Newcastle are set to battle it out this summer for the signature of Axel Disasi.
The 25-year-old was an ever-present for Monaco last season, appearing in all 38 of his side’s Ligue 1 outings in what ended up being a disappointing campaign for The Red and Whites.
Monaco defender Axel Disasi linked with Premier League
Newcastle are expected to approach the Monegasques this week regarding a move for the defender whilst Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag has reportedly given the green light to a transfer this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Newcastle and Manchester United are both exploring Disasi deal, no bids yet 🇫🇷
Newcastle approached player side this week, expected to make contact with Monaco.
Ten Hag approved Disasi — talks for weeks on player side but still waiting for approach with Monaco.
More to follow. pic.twitter.com/rEJcduUaS0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2023
The Red Devils have actively been in the market for a new center-back since losing out to Bayern Munich in their pursuit of Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae, whose move will be announced early this week by the Bavarians.
Disasi has spent the last three years at the Principality Club after arriving from Reims for $14m and his consistent performances in France led to him being called up to Didier Deschamps’ World Cup squad last winter after PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe suffered an injury a week before the tournament started.
