Overview
- Reports say Manchester City have made an enquiry about Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto and Bayern Munich have also expressed interest, but neither club has lodged a formal bid.
- The contacts are at an exploratory stage, meaning phone calls and enquiries have taken place without any agreements or offers being finalised.
- Gusto is 23, joined Chelsea from Lyon in January 2023, has senior France call-ups and is reported to be valued at roughly £31 million.
- Commentators argue Chelsea should consider keeping Gusto because he has proven to be reliable cover for Reece James, while the club’s wider summer squad review makes selling a realistic option.
- Enzo Maresca’s expected move to Manchester City and his prior work with Gusto at Chelsea is cited as the key reason City targeted him and could speed any recruitment if talks advance.