Chelsea's right-back Malo Gusto may be on the move before the transfer window shuts, with Liverpool showing interest in the 23-year-old Frenchman.
According to journalist Simon Phillips, Chelsea are open to selling the defender, particularly as manager Mauricio Pochettino still has Reece James and Malo's fellow full-back in Marco Palese at his disposal. Because of this, the club is willing to lower their initial asking price, which was set at £75 million.
Key contenders and player position
- Player’s desire: Gusto has been keen to leave Stamford Bridge for the past four months.
- Manchester City's involvement: The Citizens have long been monitoring the defender, and he maintains a good relationship with former Blues coach Enzo Maresca, who now manages at Man City. However, ongoing discussions over Enzo Fernandez could complicate any potential double transfer.
- European competition: In addition to Liverpool and Manchester City, Gusto is attracting interest from Tottenham, Bayern Munich, and Juventus.
Does Liverpool need Malo Gusto?
The interest from the Merseysiders stems from a clear need to strengthen the right flank of their defence. The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a significant blow for the team, while Jeremy Frimpong is still struggling to adapt at Anfield. Having already acclimatised to the Premier League, Gusto is seen by Liverpool's hierarchy as a solid solution to bolster their backline.
