Malo Gusto

Chelsea's spending ISN'T stopping! Blues are 'lining up a bid' for Lyon right back Malo Gusto, 19, and are also keen on Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo or Franck ...

[Chelsea are also considering an improved offer for Brighton's Moises Caicedo ](/sport/football/article-11664885/Chelsea-weighing-improved-bid-Moises-Caicedo-having-55m-rejected.html)after having a bid of £55million rejected. [Sportsmail ](/sport/football/article-11646705/Southampton-closing-signing-18m-Villarreal-forward-Nicolas-Jackson.html)first revealed Chelsea's interest in the 19-year-old last week, and it is now claimed they will move for him in the last week of the window as they seek a back-up for Reece James. Chelsea are interested in a move for talented young Lyon right-back Malo Gusto this month

The club have had a bid for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto turned down but are expects to make a new offer.

The Argentine’s contract contains a £106m release clause. Chelsea are in the market to sign at least one new midfielder before the transfer window shuts and want to refresh the position over the long-term as well. [Gordon was the subject of at least one bid from Chelsea last summer](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/19/everton-set-stave-chelsea-new-anthony-gordon-contract-close/) and the England Under-21 international is expected to leave Everton before the January transfer window shuts. Lyon would ideally like to keep Gusto until the end of the season, when the player will have one year remaining on his contract, but Chelsea want him now and are expected to make a second bid for the player. Gusto has a similar profile to James in that he is an offensive right-back who often plays more like a winger and relies heavily on his pace and athleticism. It is expected that Chelsea will make a new offer and interest in the France Under-21 international is part of a strategic plan to provide James with cover and competition from someone with the right age and profile.

Chelsea have seen an opening bid for Lyon defender Malo Gusto knocked back by the French giants as they look to reinforce their backline this month.

Chelsea have made an opening offer for the 19-year-old, but the Ligue 1 side have made it clear they are not considering a winter departure. The Blues have already brought in forwards Joao Felix, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke this month. However, it is not ruled out that the Blues could return with an "irrefutable sum" for the defender.

There remains the possibility that the spendthrift Premier League outfit will come back with an offer too good to turn down, even if the prospect of a departure ...

The French youth international right-back is an undisputed starter in Laurent Blanc’s struggling side, having become a regular for Lyon after taking over Léo Dubois’ spot in the team midway through last season. Les Gones, though, are adamant that they want to keep hold of their defensive prospect through this transfer window. [according](https://www.footmercato.net/a2760824217193596229-chelsea-lache-une-premiere-offre-a-lol-pour-malo-gusto) to Foot Mercato this afternoon, of which the figure has yet to transpire.

Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with Lyon defender Malo Gusto as they look to complete a deal for the right-back.

A second bid will be expected by Chelsea in the coming hours or days after their initial verbal bid was rejected. Gusto is being bought to help that problem. There is a full agreement on personal terms between club and player. [Report: Chelsea Set To Bid For Moises Caicedo This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-bid-for-moises-caicedo-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Are Preparing A Bid For Malo Gusto](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-are-preparing-a-bid-for-malo-gusto) [Report: Chelsea Will Discuss Hakim Ziyech Future This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-will-discuss-hakim-ziyech-future-this-week) ['The Team Worked Really Well' - Marc Cucurella On Liverpool Performance](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/the-team-worked-really-well-marc-cucurella-on-liverpool-performance) ['We Don't Make The Prices' - Cesar Azpilicueta On Mudryk Transfer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/we-dont-make-the-prices-cesar-azpiliueta-on-mudryk-transfer) [Report: Chelsea Target Youssoufa Moukoko Signs New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-youssoufa-moukoko-signs-new-contract) [Report: Newcastle Expected To Make An Offer For Hakim Ziyech](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-newcastle-expected-to-make-an-offer-for-hakim-ziyech) Reece James is expected back in the next two weeks, but Chelsea believe the drop in class when he is not in the team is too much to ignore. [ Malo Gusto.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malo-gusto/profil/spieler/620322) They must now try come to an agreement with the club in order to wrap up a deal for the full-back.

The Blues have been busy bolstering in attack this month, having already signed Joao Felix, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke, but right-back is another priority ...

Lyon are well aware of their battle to keep Gusto, both in terms of a transfer and concerning his expiring contract, but they are determined to hold on to the teenager for at least the remainder of the current season. [Chelsea](https://www.90min.com/teams/chelsea)'s current transfer model - attempting to recruit a team of young stars - and is seen as viable competition to James, who remains the club's clear first-choice for the position when fit. [actively working on signing a new right-back](https://www.90min.com/posts/chelsea-working-to-sign-new-right-back-before-end-of-january-window) and sources have now confirmed that talks have been held with Lyon over 19-year-old Gusto.

Chelsea are reportedly planning to table a bid for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto before the January transfer window closes next week.

[Todd Boehly](/people/todd-boehly/) – have strengthened further in the winter market, spending close to £150m on six new arrivals. [Benfica](/football/benfica/)'s [Enzo](/people/enzo/) Fernandez and [Brighton & Hove Albion](/football/brighton-and-hove-albion/)'s [Moises Caicedo](/people/moises-caicedo/) both high on their list of targets. [Chelsea](/football/chelsea/) are reportedly planning to table a bid for [Lyon](/football/lyon/) right-back [Malo Gusto](/people/malo-gusto/) before the January transfer window closes next week.

Chelsea have seen an opening bid for Lyon defender Malo Gusto knocked back by the French giants as they look to reinforce their backline this month.

Chelsea have made an opening offer for the 19-year-old, but the Ligue 1 side have made it clear they are not considering a winter departure. The Blues have already brought in forwards Joao Felix, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke this month. However, it is not ruled out that the Blues could return with an "irrefutable sum" for the defender.

Gusto is keen on a move to Chelsea and with the personal terms agreed there's not much chance of United getting an opportunity to sign the player unless Lyon ...

The French club are adamant on not letting him leave in January, but with personal terms agreed it would be hard to say no if the right bid came along. Interest from United, but nothing concrete due to the change in ownership. A summer move would be likely, but for now United are happy with [Report: Chelsea Set To Bid For Moises Caicedo This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-bid-for-moises-caicedo-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Are Preparing A Bid For Malo Gusto](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-are-preparing-a-bid-for-malo-gusto) [Report: Chelsea Will Discuss Hakim Ziyech Future This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-will-discuss-hakim-ziyech-future-this-week) ['The Team Worked Really Well' - Marc Cucurella On Liverpool Performance](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/the-team-worked-really-well-marc-cucurella-on-liverpool-performance) ['We Don't Make The Prices' - Cesar Azpilicueta On Mudryk Transfer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/we-dont-make-the-prices-cesar-azpiliueta-on-mudryk-transfer) [Report: Chelsea Target Youssoufa Moukoko Signs New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-youssoufa-moukoko-signs-new-contract) [Report: Newcastle Expected To Make An Offer For Hakim Ziyech](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-newcastle-expected-to-make-an-offer-for-hakim-ziyech) [ Fabrice Hawkins,](https://twitter.com/FabriceHawkins) Manchester United have told Malo Gusto to wait on the decisions for his future, but he has agreed personal terms with Chelsea already. [ Malo Gusto](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malo-gusto/profil/spieler/620322) from Lyon, but Manchester United have reportedly told the player to wait to make a decision on his future.

Manchester United are reportedly looking to make an attempt to hijack Chelsea's bid to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto.

[Aaron Wan-Bissaka](/people/aaron-wan-bissaka/)'s future at the club uncertain. [Reece James](/people/reece-james/) struggling with injury and [Cesar Azpilicueta](/people/cesar-azpilicueta/) in the final 18 months of his contract, Chelsea are supposedly planning to [submit a bid](/football/man-utd/transfer-talk/news/chelsea-lining-up-bid-for-malo-gusto-before-january-deadline_504913.html) for the Lyon man. [Manchester United](/football/man-utd/) are reportedly set to make a late attempt to beat [Chelsea](/football/chelsea/) to the signature of [Lyon](/football/lyon/) right-back [Malo Gusto](/people/malo-gusto/).

Reports are emerging that claim Lyon defender Malo Gusto is likely on his way to Chelsea.

Chelsea must invest in this position and it appears they recognize this. This aligns with similar reporting on Monday that all seem to think there is a good chance of this transfer happening. Lyon will be desperate to keep him but reportedly would consider sanctioning his exit this coming summer.

Manchester United have reportedly joined Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race for Lyon's teenage right Malo Gusto.

The Netherlands international has also been linked with United, with Dutch coach Erik ten Hag potentially helping to sway any potential transfer decision in their favour. Chelsea do have alternative full-back targets that they are ready to turn to if Gusto proves to be out of reach, with the Blues reportedly still keen on Inter star Denzel Dumfries. Getty Images

Gusto is keen on a move to Chelsea and has already agreed personal terms to join the club. Lyon do not want to lose the player in January and would instead ...

Let's see if Chelsea do make another concrete approach in the next few hours. Chelsea's initial bid was reportedly low on purpose to see what way Lyon would react. Lyon do not want to lose the player in January and would instead prefer a summer move. [Report: Chelsea Set To Bid For Moises Caicedo This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-expected-to-bid-for-moises-caicedo-this-week) [Report: Chelsea Are Preparing A Bid For Malo Gusto](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-are-preparing-a-bid-for-malo-gusto) [Report: Chelsea Will Discuss Hakim Ziyech Future This Week](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-will-discuss-hakim-ziyech-future-this-week) ['The Team Worked Really Well' - Marc Cucurella On Liverpool Performance](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/the-team-worked-really-well-marc-cucurella-on-liverpool-performance) ['We Don't Make The Prices' - Cesar Azpilicueta On Mudryk Transfer](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/chelsea-transfer-room-media/we-dont-make-the-prices-cesar-azpiliueta-on-mudryk-transfer) [Report: Chelsea Target Youssoufa Moukoko Signs New Contract](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-chelsea-target-youssoufa-moukoko-signs-new-contract) [Report: Newcastle Expected To Make An Offer For Hakim Ziyech](https://www.si.com/soccer/chelsea/transfer-news/report-newcastle-expected-to-make-an-offer-for-hakim-ziyech) [ Fabrizio Romano,](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano) Chelsea are set to push again for Lyon defender Malo Gusto in the coming days after they had an initial bid rejected. [Malo Gusto](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malo-gusto/profil/spieler/620322), but they are not giving up on the defender and are set to try and push again in the coming days to try and sign him.