Tottenham out of the running to sign Chelsea defender Axel Disasi who is keen on joining Aston Villa

Tottenham are currently out of the running for Axel Disasi despite previously agreeing a loan deal with Chelsea, sources have confirmed to Mail Sport.

It is over to Aston Villa, therefore, who have been Disasi’s preference.

The issue is Chelsea see Villa as direct rivals for a Champions League place, so they would have preferred to do business with Tottenham.

However, Disasi rejected a move to Spurs, who have already signed one central defender this winter in the shape of Austria international Kevin Danso.

More to follow.