Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is a target for Manchester City this summer, and discussions have now accelerated over a potential move.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Enzo Maresca is pushing Manchester City to sign the 23-year-old French defender. The two clubs are currently in talks over a potential deal, and it remains to be seen whether Manchester City can get the deal done.
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Chelsea set Malo Gusto asking price
Chelsea are hoping to secure around £60 million for the defender, but Manchester City would prefer to pay around £50 million. The gap in evaluation between the two clubs is minimal, and it is fair to assume that an agreement will be reached eventually.
The player has reportedly already given the green light to a potential move. He is looking to reunite with Maresca at Manchester City. With the player keen on the transfer, Chelsea are unlikely to hold onto him against his wishes. They have already agreed to sign Marco Palestra. They have Reece James at their disposal as well. It is clear that they have already planned for the departure of the French defender.
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Gusto would improve Man City
Manchester City need more quality in the right-back department, and they have been using Matheus Nunes in that role. The Portuguese International is a central midfielder, and signing Gusto will allow Nunes to play in his natural role next season.
The 23-year-old Chelsea defender will not only improve Manchester City’s defence but also help them going forward. He was an important player for Chelsea last season, and he is well settled in the Premier League. He will look to make an immediate impact at Manchester City when the transfer goes through.
just hope City dont pay over the odds, we seem to allow our players to go for lower fees, and then are asked ridiculous amounts when we go in for a player , but i think we need a right back and Gusto is not a bad buy ,if we get him for less than 50 million,CTID
I think Chelsea should let him go for £70 million. As the price of players are expensive at the moment and he’s a young talented proven premiership player. Plus, we already have Reece James and Josh acheampong. Already in that position, plus we are trying to sign marco palestra.
Reece James is definitely the best right back in the premiership at the moment, but the only problem is his always getting injured. That’s why it makes sense signing Marco Palestra. Plus, I think it’s the year to try and let some of our youngsters come through from the youth Academy. We need to balance the books and let some players go, maybe sign a goalkeeper and a solid central defender. And we’ve got some good additions already coming to play for us this year.