Chelsea’s Axel Disasi set for Lyon loan, Bayern Munich look to extend Serge Gnabry’s contract - Euro Transfer News
Published 09/12/2025 at 17:18 GMT
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In Tuesday's Euro Transfer News, Chelsea’s Axel Disasi is reportedly set for a loan to French club Lyon and Bayern Munich apparently want to extend Serge Gnabry’s contract. That is not all though. Reports are suggesting that Hansi Flick expects Andreas Christensen to leave Barcelona and Napoli have sent a scout to look at Arsenal academy star Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
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Chelsea’s Disasi set for Lyon loan
Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi is reportedly attracting interest from French giants Lyon, who would like to sign the 27-year-old on loan.
Disasi arrived at Stamford Bridge from Monaco in the summer of 2023, but he is yet to make a first-team appearance for the club this term.
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The French defender spent part of the 2024/2025 campaign on loan at Premier League side Aston Villa, where he made ten appearances across all competitions.
Now, French outlet L'Equipe is saying he could return to France on a temporary basis.
"This is how they have been in contact for several days with Axel Disasi, the French international from Chelsea," read the article.
"Sidelined at the Blues, the 27-year-old could be loaned out until the end of the season.
"But he also has other, perhaps more attractive, options for a permanent transfer."
Bayern look to extend Gnabry’s contract
Florian Plettenberg believes that Bayern Munich are planning to extend Serge Gnabry’s contract with the club until 2028.
The 30-year-old has impressed for the German giants this term, producing four goals and three assists in the Bundesliga.
Bayern are currently eight points clear at the top of the league, but Gnabry’s current deal with the club is set to expire at the end of the current season.
Plettenberg says that the German forward will be offered reduced wages as part of his new contract.
"As reported, FC Bayern are planning to offer the 30 y/o an extension, likely running until 2028 on reduced wages," he posted on X, formerly Twitter.
"Four goals and five assists in 18 competitive appearances so far."
Flick expects Christensen to leave
El Nacional are reporting that Hansi Flick expects Andreas Christensen to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
The former Chelsea defender arrived at the Camp Nou in the summer of 2022, but he has only started three La Liga fixtures during the 2025/26 campaign.
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Christensen's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, Flick thinks he will begin talks with other clubs in January, according to El Nacional.
"Barca faces a new challenge in its defence, as Andreas Christensen's future is practically decided," read the article.
"The Danish centre-back is entering the final six months of his contract, and according to sources within the dressing room, Hansi Flick already considers it a given that he will begin negotiating freely with other clubs on January 1st to finalise his future.
"This simple detail has completely changed how the coach values him within the squad."
Napoli scout Arsenal academy graduate
Sports journalist Nicolo Schira says that Napoli have sent a scout to Genoa’s clash with Udinese to take a look at former Arsenal star Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
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The 24-year-old left the Emirates to join Genoa in the summer of 2024 after loan spells with Lincoln City, Rotherham United, Coventry City and Millwall.
He has impressed since arriving in Serie A, producing one goal and one assist in 13 league appearances this term. Schira believes that the Italian champions are considering signing him.
"Napoli’s scout was yesterday at BluEnergy Stadium to watch the game between Udinese and Genoa to monitor the right back Brooke Norton-Cuffy," he posted on X."
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