Chelsea have taken a firm stance in the closing hours of the summer transfer window. The Blues rejected official transfer requests from Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur regarding the purchase of 23-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto, and also made it clear to Liverpool that Portuguese winger Pedro Neto is not for sale under any circumstances.
Both Manchester City and Tottenham were making last-ditch attempts to convince the London club to sanction a deal for Gusto as the deadline approached. However, Chelsea stood their ground, categorically turning down all financial offers from their rivals and blocking any potential transfer.
In parallel, Liverpool sought to seize the moment before the window closed, contacting Chelsea to ascertain the asking price for Neto. The Blues responded swiftly, making it known that the fiery winger was going nowhere.
As the deadline neared, Chelsea's strategy focused on retaining key squad players to ensure a stable squad depth for the season ahead.
