{"id":6079,"date":"2026-05-08T18:09:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:09:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6079"},"modified":"2026-05-08T18:09:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T18:09:25","slug":"17m-axel-disasi-replacement-doesnt-sound-keen-on-west-ham-move-jan-ziolkowski-explains-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=6079","title":{"rendered":"\u00a317m Axel Disasi replacement doesn’t sound keen on West Ham move: Jan Ziolkowski explains why"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

With doubts over the future of both Axel Disasi and Konstantinos Mavropanos, West Ham United have reportedly turned to Roma defender Jan Ziolkowski as a summer target.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Poland international was linked with the Hammers this week by Il Romanista. A publication which, as you might imagine given their name, has their finger on the pulse regarding the latest developments at the Stadio Olimpico.<\/p>\n

\n

The report adds that West Ham United are the \u2018foremost\u2019 club in pursuit of Ziolkowski at this stage. Roma would allegedly consider offers of around \u00a317 million. <\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/header>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Who is West Ham\u2019s best signing of 2025\/26, and WHY? \ud83e\udd11<\/h3>\n

Tell us below \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n
\n
\"Nuno<\/div>
Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

However, while the Gialorossi seemingly like the idea of making a quick profit on a youngster they bought from Legia Warsaw for \u00a35 million last August, Ziolkowski himself does not sound like a man in a rush to leave so soon.<\/p>\n

Jan Ziolkowski in no rush to leave Roma for West Ham United<\/h2>\n

The 20-year-old has only started five Serie A matches this season.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the official YouTube channel of the Polish national team a few weeks ago, however, Ziolkowski confirmed that his priority is to nail down a spot in the Roma defence. <\/p>\n

\n
\"Jan<\/div>
Photo by Grzegorz Wajda\/SOPA Images\/LightRocket via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIf I weren\u2019t ambitious, knowing I could afford a great career, I wouldn\u2019t have moved (to Italy),\u201d he said, determined to seize his chance when it comes but also understanding the difficulty ousting Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka from the XI. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe club is fantastic and the fans are top-notch. This is my first season here. Let\u2019s see what happens. I\u2019ve already shown in a few games that I can play at this level and do well, even against opponents like Juventus and Inter. <\/p>\n

\u201cI know I can sit on the bench sometimes but, sooner or later, you get your chance, like when Ndicka left for the Africa Cup of Nations. I know myself and I know what I\u2019m capable of.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ndicka has been heavily linked with a move away from Roma. If such a departure does occur, Ziolkowski will probably be the man chosen to take his place. <\/p>\n

Axel Disasi could leave but Dinos Mavropanos rumours cool<\/h2>\n
\n
\n
<\/header>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

What should West Ham do if they cannot keep Axel Disasi? \ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n

Paris FC’s Moustapa Mbow looks a solid replacement\u2026<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n
\n
\"Lille's<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

Opportunities have been hard to find under Gian Piero Gasperini so far. But, as former advisor Claudio Ranieri explained, Gasperini \u2018approved\u2019 Ziolkowski\u2019s signing last summer. <\/p>\n

Roma may be tempted by offers of \u00a317 million, but neither Gasperini nor Ziolkowski appear particularly keen on a summer exit.<\/p>\n

Back at West Ham, Hammers News <\/strong>can confirm that alternatives to Chelsea loanee Axel Disasi are being sounded out. The Frenchman has been a \u2018revelation\u2019 in East London but, at the age of 28, West Ham might decide against paying the sort of fees Chelsea would demand.<\/p>\n

Moustapha Mbow of Paris FC is reportedly an option, while Charlie Cresswell will leave Toulouse in the coming months.<\/p>\n

West Ham received a timely Mavropanos-themed boost this week. Borussia Dortmund are set to sign Joane Gadou from Red Bull Salzburg amid reported interest in the former Stuttgart giant.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
\n
<\/svg><\/p>\n
Join Our Newsletter<\/span><\/p>\n

Receive a digest of our best West Ham content each week direct to your mailbox<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n