Manchester City Shows Interest in Chelsea’s Malo Gusto Amid High Transfer Fee
Manchester City has reportedly shown interest in securing the services of Chelsea’s Malo Gusto, 23, according to RMC Sport. Several other top clubs have also inquired about the French full-back.
However, attracting Gusto away from Stamford Bridge may prove challenging. While Chelsea’s management seems open to a transfer, they are said to be demanding a fee of approximately €87 million to facilitate any prospective deal.
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This asking price appears excessive to many clubs, who hesitate to meet the London club’s financial demands. Nonetheless, there is potential for changes before the transfer window closes.
Paris Saint-Germain, previously listed among those interested in Gusto, now reportedly has no plans to pursue a right-back, as they expect to finalize the signing of Lucas Digne, 33, in the coming days to replace Achraf Hakimi, 27.
Gusto joined Chelsea from Olympique Lyonnais in the summer of 2023 and has gradually become an integral part of the Blues’ lineup. Last season, he made 56 appearances in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing seven assists during the campaign.
Manchester City are reported to have expressed an interest in signing Chelsea’s Malo Gusto (23), according to RMC Sport. Other top clubs have also made enquiries.
However, prising the French full-back away from Stamford Bridge is not set to be a straightforward task. Whilst the Blues’ management appear open to parting ways with the player, they are reportedly demanding a fee of around €87m to finalise any potential deal.
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This figure is considered far too high by many clubs, who are unwilling to meet the London side’s demands. But the situation could change before the transfer window closes.
PSG, once mentioned among the clubs interested in Gusto, are reportedly not in the market for a right-back, as the signing of Lucas Digne (33) is expected to be made official in the coming days; he is set to arrive as a replacement for Achraf Hakimi (27).
Having joined Chelsea from Olympique Lyonnais in the summer of 2023, Gusto has gradually established himself as a key member of the Blues’ squad. Making 56 appearances across all competitions last season, the French international (13 caps) contributed three goals and seven assists during the campaign.
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