Malo Gusto

Chelsea have heavy interest in Lyon defender Malo Gusto and they are now reportedly preparing a bid for the young French full-back.

The player seems to be the only Chelsea have finally chosen for the right-back spot. At 19-years old, he has already 47 appearances in the league for Lyon, contributing to five assists. The bid could be launched within this week by Chelsea as they look to wrap up a deal for the Frenchman by the end of the window. [Matt Law](https://twitter.com/Matt_Law_DT) of [ the Telegraph, ](https://twitter.com/TeleFootball)Chelsea are now preparing a bid for Lyon defender Malo Gusto as they look to add competition to the right-back position. The other is expected to be a midfielder, and another bid for [Malo Gusto ](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malo-gusto/leistungsdaten/spieler/620322/plus/0?saison=ges)and they are now reportedly preparing a bid for the young French full-back.

Chelsea continue to spend large amounts with great gusto, and the latest avenue for that spending could be by way of a man named Malo Gusto. Well, teenager.

[Telegraph](https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2023%2F01%2F23%2Fchelsea-transfer-news-blues-bid-lyon-right-back-malo-gusto%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fweaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com%2Fchelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news%2F2023%2F1%2F23%2F23567718%2Fchelsea-lining-up-a-bid-for-olympique-lyonnais-right-back-malo-gusto-report), we are “lining up a bid” for this final week of the January [transfer window](http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors), which isn’t exactly great timing but we’ve left this great need in the squad (backup right back) go unaddressed so far and needs must (see also: midfielder). The Telegraph’s report — which repeatedly misspells incoming technical director Laurence Stewart’s name as Laurence “Stuart” — doesn’t say how much we’re lining up for this bid that’s being lined up, but €30m was the going rate in previous rumors. Chelsea were not the first team to be

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 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.

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.

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.

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/).

MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to hijack Chelsea's transfer move for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, according to reports.The 19-year-old is said to have a.

[Boehly has signed off on nearly £400million pounds worth of transfers](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21110742/chelsea-transfer-spending-ffp-rules/) since buying the club with £151m of that coming in this month alone. [Chelsea ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/)have offered the rising star a contract longer than five years and haven't been shy with splashing the cash under owner Todd Boehly. [RMC Sport](https://twitter.com/FabriceHawkins/status/1617627521272643584) report that [Man Utd](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196656/manchester-united/) are hoping to hijack Chelsea's move for Gusto and have told the right-back to "not to rush" a decision. [director of football John Murtough](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/14295663/john-murtough-man-utd-football-director-david-moyes/) are to be believed. "You also need to remember that we invested over £200million in the squad last summer and, as a club, we need to remain financially disciplined and compliant with FFP rules. [said to have agreed terms with the Blues](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/21140249/malo-gusto-chelsea-transfer-bid-lyon/) and the West London club are in contact with Lyon.

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.

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

Chelsea already have a contractual agreement in place with 19-year-old right back Malo Gusto, but that part was never likely to be a problem.

Other teams are still in the mix, but we seem to be well ahead of them at the moment. [Foot Mercato](https://twitter.com/sebnonda/status/1617621989560291330) report that our contract offer is in fact for 6.5 years — minor details, really — but also that we seem to be some ways apart on an agreement with Lyon. Lyon, for example, may be wanting to keep him for the rest of the season on loan, which obviously wouldn’t quite work for us if we want Gusto to be the backup for Reece James right away.

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.

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.

Chelsea are preparing an offer to sign Lyon's Malo Gusto, sources have told ESPN, and are aware it could take €40m to sign the right-back.

However, Chelsea are reluctant to agree and want him to join them in January. A product of the Lyon academy, Gusto, who has also been linked with Manchester United, made his debut for the club aged 17 and has already made 47 senior appearances for the first-team. No formal offer has been made by Chelsea for Gusto, but he has already agreed personal terms with the club on a six-and-a-half year deal and wants to move to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are looking to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto in the final days of the January transfer window and football.london looks at how Graham Potter might ...

It is of course James – and this is the only way the Chelsea right-back and Gusto would get into the side together. This would see the return of the injured However, Gusto, who has now been identified as the club's number one target for the right-back position, [is very talented in offensive areas](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-potter-reece-james-26048997). James has played as the right centre-back before, but it does of course limit him in offensive areas. The experience and tactical nous of Silva could really benefit the energy and fearlessness of Gusto. With James' recent injury record, though, there are bound to be chances for Gusto in the first-team. It seems, at the moment, [Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc) and Lyon are some way off in their valuation of Gusto, but the young Frenchman has agreed personal terms with the Blues, football.london understands, as he looks for a Premier League move. When James is fit, he is as good as guaranteed to be Potter's first-choice at right-back. The England international has missed so much of the season already due to injury and the Blues look like a completely different side when he is absent. [Ben Chilwell](https://www.football.london/all-about/ben-chilwell), the impressive [Benoit Badiashile](https://www.football.london/all-about/benoit-badiashile) and the sublime [Thiago Silva](https://www.football.london/all-about/thiago-silva), with Gusto alongside him. Chelsea have showcased – with their [Cesar Azpilicueta](https://www.football.london/all-about/cesar-azpilicueta) and [Trevoh Chalobah](https://www.football.london/all-about/trevoh-chalobah) are strong when defending, but both of them lack the attacking threat that James possesses.

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

Chelsea are now set on signing Lyon defender Malo Gusto, and are preparing a second bid for the player. The first was rejected due to how low it was, ...

Gusto wants the move to Chelsea and has already agreed personal terms. It will then be up to the French club to decide whether they want to part ways with Gusto or make him stay. The first was rejected due to how low it was, but Chelsea are ready to try again. [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) [Santi Aouna](https://twitter.com/Santi_J_FM), Chelsea are preparing a second bid for Lyon defender Malo Gusto after the first bid was rejected. [ Malo Gusto,](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/malo-gusto/profil/spieler/620322) and are preparing a second bid for the player.

Chelsea remain in talks with Lyon over a deal to sign Malo Gusto this month with personal terms between the Blues and the young French right-back already ...

[Gusto is very much in the same profile to James](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-transfer-potter-reece-james-26048997) with the way he likes to play his football. At the time of writing, it seems the two parties are some way off in their valuation of the highly-rated teenager, who also has interest from Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona. James, although being a full-back by trade, has also slotted in midfield before for Chelsea and on loan at Wigan Athletic, where he really showed his talents at a professional level for the first time. However, Chelsea have shown in this transfer window that they will pay whatever it takes to help improve Gusto, however, knows there is still plenty of room for improvement before he is the complete right-back. But it's still football, you have to study the position and you progress quickly." With how quick and powerful he is, it makes for a very promising full-back. And being 19, working with James, Chelsea could have a special player on their hands should they complete the signing. Gusto has been identified as their main target in that position between now and the end of the window. The modern day full-back has to be technically brilliant. [When asked by Lyon's website](https://www.ol.fr/en/news/malo-gusto-gagner-le-plus-de-titres-possibles-avec-l-ol-2) in January 2021 about how he became a right-back, Gusto said: "At the start it was to make up the numbers after an injury in the next age group – Under-17s at the time. However, Lyon do not want to sell Gusto this month, a source has told football.london but the player wants the move; with personal terms already agreed over a switch to Stamford Bridge.