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Portsmouth rivals monitoring Leeds United forward as West Ham eye January Chelsea swoop

The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.

Portsmouth News

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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West Ham are eyeing Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, while Southampton monitor Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha for January.
West Ham are reportedly considering a deal to bring Disasi back after his previous loan spell.
Disasi is currently on a temporary loan at Crystal Palace, featuring only six times in all competitions.

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West Ham are reportedly looking into a January move for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, while Southampton are monitoring Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha. Disasi is currently on loan at Crystal Palace but has managed just six appearances this season. Meanwhile, Southampton and Bundesliga side FC Koln are among the clubs tracking Nmecha ahead of the winter transfer window.

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo wants defensive reinforcements to aid their Championship promotion push, potentially bringing Disasi back following his previous loan spell. At Leeds, 27-year-old Nmecha faces an expiring contract at the end of the season with talks currently stalled.

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