Chelsea have been in touch with Lyon relating to a switch transfer to signal 19-year-old right-back Malo Gusto, because the Blues proceed to scour the world to signal the very best younger expertise accessible. Gusto has been an everyday for Lyon since his debut in 2021, and has now performed 47 video games in Ligue 1 for his present membership.
It is known that Lyon had initially turned down an preliminary bid for the participant, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, however now the Blues will return with an improved provide. Chelsea might not be capable to full a transfer within the month of January, nonetheless, as Lyon had deliberate to maintain maintain of the defender till the summer season.
Malo Gusto is a flexible participant, who is ready to play without any consideration wing again or proper midfielder, in addition to a centre-back.
He is eligble to play for both Portugal or France, and in accordance with many experiences Portugal have been making an attempt to steer the defender for a number of months to dedicate his future to their nationwide facet.
Chelsea have been very energetic throughout the switch window, having made a switch deal for Mykhaylo Mudryk full from below the noses of rivals Arsenal, and can hope the arrival of Malo additional indicators their intent to push for a Premier League title problem sooner or later.