Malo Gusto

Chelsea's incredible expenditure in January could be set to rise once again with another player targeted.

And he could soon be joined by Gusto if the Blues decide to press ahead of the talented full-back. And with Lyon currently languishing in ninth after a poor start to the season with Laurent Blanc taking over, it is understood the French outfit are reluctant to sell this month. The Blues have already made six signings this month but [Graham Potter](/latest/graham-potter) is still hoping for at least two more arrivals, with the Lyon starlet thought to be on the club's radar.

L'Équipe report tonight that Chelsea are interested in signing Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, although Les Gones would like to keep the 19-year-old until the ...

Although the team’s priority would be to hold on to the full-back until the end of the season – they currently sit 9th in Ligue 1 and look set to miss out on European football for a third season running – a high bid could change their minds. An offer has yet to be made but Chelsea have made their interest known for Gusto, whose contract expires at the end of next season. [report](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-chelsea-interesse-par-malo-gusto-lyon/1375869) tonight that Chelsea are interested in signing Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, although Les Gones would like to keep the 19-year-old until the end of the season.

According to reports, Chelsea are interested in signing Olympique Lyonnais starlet Malo Gusto as a backup for right-back Reece James.

Lewis Hall has done well and we have to manage his games and role because he’s a young player starting out. They are set to take on Liverpool at Anfield on January 21 in a critical encounter for their top-four hopes. The Blues have struggled in the league this season. Chelsea's regular right-back Reece James has missed a large chunk of the season due to injuries. “Some players have dips in form, there are different solutions for a game, that is sometimes the case. Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, and Mykhaylo Mudryk have already completed permanent transfers to West London.

0. Share. Graham Potter's side have already welcomed Mykhaylo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Andrey Santos, David Datro Fofana and Joao Felix on loan to mark an ...

And he could soon be joined by Gusto if the Blues decide to press ahead of the talented full-back. Any of those deals would take Todd Boehly’s spending to beyond £500m since the American gained control of the club in May 2022, highlighting Chelsea’s ambition to build for the future. Their business is not looking likely of halting any time soon either, with PSV Eindhoven winger Noni Madueke undergoing a medical ahead of a £30m switch to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea could continue their efforts to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window by making a move for Lyon defender Malo Gusto.

Getty Since making his Lyon debut in January 2021, he has gone on to feature 54 times for the senior team and has started 15 games for them this season.

Wonderfully named (and coiffed) Malo Gusto is the latest highly promising young player to pop up on the Chelsea transfer radar, with L'Equipe (via GFFN) ...

L'OL veut garder son international Espoirs mais...— L'ÉQUIPE (@lequipe) Neither Gusto nor Lyon are having a great season at the moment, but he excelled for them last year (when Lyon were similarly stuck in midtable as right now) to put himself on the radar. Chelsea, décidé à renforcer son secteur défensif, s'intéresse de près au prometteur latéral lyonnais Malo Gusto.

Chelsea have identified Lyon right-back Malo Gusto as an ideal target to compete with Reece James, according to a report in France.

He seems to be the right kind of profile that Chelsea should be investing in at right-back. Perhaps Gusto could be the next signing to fit in with Chelsea’s current strategy. They are ninth in Ligue 1 and are some way off the European places. Chelsea have certainly shown in recent transfer windows that they have the financial power to tempt clubs into such deals. His contract with Lyon is only due to run until the end of next season, so he could be a gettable target. The latest club to be alerted by Gusto’s situation are Chelsea.

Premier League rivals Chelsea are set to 'step up' their pursuit of Olympique Lyon star Malo Gusto amidst links to Manchester United.

However, in recent weeks, the 23-year-old has been on the sidelines. The 25-year-old has been brilliant with the opportunities he has been given. As for United, Diogo Dalot has been Erik ten Hag’s first choice this season. Chelsea have struggled in the current campaign. But the Ligue 1 outfit are not keen on parting ways with Gusto in the ongoing transfer window. Graham Potter’s team have already made several signings this month and are looking to add the France U21 international to their long line of incomings in January.

Chelsea are considering a transfer move for Lyon youngster Malo Gusto in the January window as they look to add competition for injury-prone Reece James.

The goal is for him to provide solid competition to Reece James. Lyon are more interested in allowing the player to leave the club in the summer but any potential deal would likely involve Chelsea paying a bit over market value for the player. Chelsea are considering a transfer move for Lyon youngster Malo Gusto in the January window as they look to add competition for injury-prone Reece James.

Chelsea look set to continue their transfer hijacking spree by signing Olympique Lyonnaise defender Malo Gusto from under Manchester United's noses.

For just £1.25 per issue/£3.75 a month you’ll receive unique insights into United, straight to your inbox – before every match and throughout the month. - Impress your friends and be in the know about everything in red! Still itching for more United content? United Matchday Magazine – be in the know about everything in red! While Gusto would be a fine addition to United’s ranks – and would perhaps have been fairly easy to acquire last summer after he first started making waves – it seems that interest in the player is about to reach fever pitch. Malo Gusto, as one of the most talented young fullbacks in world football, would represent a fine option to nail down the right back position for years to come.

CHELSEA are interested in signing Lyon wonderkid Malo Gusto, according to reports.The Blues have already spent nearly £200million on young talent thi.

[0-0 at Liverpool](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21119648/liverpool-chelsea-draw-mudryk/) earlier, and remain nine points off [Newcastle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196669/newcastle-united/) in fourth, with the Toon possessing a game in hand. [L'Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-chelsea-interesse-par-malo-gusto-lyon/1375869), [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) want to sign 19-year-old right-back Gusto this month. [England](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196702/england/) international has been sidelined by knee injuries this term. [already spent](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21109773/chelsea-january-transfers-mudryk-badiashile/) nearly £200million on young talent this month, as [Todd Boehly](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/todd-boehly/) looks to back [Graham Potter](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/graham-potter/). But the Ligue 1 side want to keep him until the end of the season. Chelsea interested in Malo Gusto transfer but Lyon want to keep 19-year-old until end of season

CHELSEA are interested in signing Lyon wonderkid Malo Gusto, according to reports.The Blues have already spent nearly £200million on young talent thi.

[0-0 at Liverpool](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7191949/liverpool-chelsea-draw-mudryk/) earlier, and remain nine points off [Newcastle](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/2908/newcastle-united/) in fourth, with the Toon possessing a game in hand. [L'Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Transferts-chelsea-interesse-par-malo-gusto-lyon/1375869), [Chelsea](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/606/chelsea/) want to sign 19-year-old right-back Gusto this month. [England](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/football/team/3562/england/) international has been sidelined by knee injuries this term. But the Ligue 1 side want to keep him until the end of the season. [already spent](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/7183349/chelsea-january-transfers-mudryk-badiashile/) nearly £200million on young talent this month, as [Todd Boehly](https://www.the-sun.com/who/todd-boehly/) looks to back [Graham Potter](https://www.the-sun.com/who/graham-potter/). Chelsea interested in Malo Gusto transfer but Lyon want to keep 19-year-old until end of season