Overview
- Reports on June 24 say Manchester City are interested in signing Chelsea right‑back Malo Gusto and that Enzo Maresca is pushing for the reunion based on their previous working relationship.
- Sources disagree sharply on price, with Fabrizio Romano reporting Chelsea has placed a £75m asking figure while other outlets suggest Chelsea might listen to offers in the £40–45m area.
- No formal bid or club‑to‑club talks have been reported so far, so the interest remains at the scouting and recruitment stage rather than an active transfer negotiation.
- Chelsea hold Gusto on a long contract to 2030 and are pursuing Marco Palestra, which some reports say could create a roster opening but also gives Chelsea leverage in talks.
- City are assessing alternatives such as Newcastle’s Valentino Livramento and will weigh the £75m demand against other summer priorities and the compressed World Cup‑affected window.