Malo Gusto

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

United have entered the race with Chelsea to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, according to reports in France. Chelsea have spent over £150 million on new ...

But it’s out of the question to think about it. ‘We are likely to have significant offers for them in the future. [check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). [United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) have entered the race with [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, according to reports in France. [but their €35 million (£30.8m) offer has been rejected by the Serie A club](https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/18/chelsea-submit-30m-bid-for-inter-wing-back-denzel-dumfries-18120328/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/)

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United and Graham Potter's Chelsea are set to battle it out for one of France's best young defenders who is currently flourishing ...

There is a good chance they will win that battle, as United are currently 10 points ahead of the Blues in the race for [Champions League](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/champions-league) football. [Reece James](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/reece-james), one of the best right-backs in Europe, but he has struggled with injuries during the last 18 months. Yet he has faced criticism during the last 12 months and is out of contract next June. Both United and Chelsea are on the lookout for a new right-back. "I don't think he is a great defender... [RMC](https://tinyurl.com/3phm23bw), they have agreed a long-term contract with the player and have submitted their first offer. He is currently nursing a knee complaint. In terms of United's interest, they are happy for Gusto to finish the season at Lyon. They've spent a fortune to bring the likes of He has just 18 months left on his existing deal and Lyon could be forced to sell the prospect during the next six months to cash in. The teenager has represented France at various youth levels and currently plays for the U21s after making his debut in October 2021. [Crystal Palace](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/crystal-palace-fc) and [Wout Weghorst](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/wout-weghorst) of [Burnley](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/burnley-fc).

Manchester United are still in the hunt for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, despite the player reaching an "agreement" with Chelsea, according to reports.

The Ligue 1 side might have to consider substantial offers from clubs like Chelsea and Man Utd. At the age of 19, Gusto could become someone for them to put their faith in. But both suitors will be wary of getting involved in a bidding war, as that would not be ideal. Hawkins has added that the Red Devils are interfering with the move, since they are also interested in Gusto. As for the latter, Wan-Bissaka has recently earned more confidence from Ten Hag. He has become a target for Chelsea, who want to find competition and cover for Reece James at right-back.

Chelsea are in talks to sign Malo Gusto from Lyon as the club's spending looks set to continue. The west Londoners are understood to have seen an opening ...

Understand personal terms are already agreed on long term deal, player open to the move. Chelsea are in direct contact with OL for Malo Gusto. Gusto has impressed since emerging from the academy set-up at Lyon and has made 54 appearances for the senior side.

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.

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Lyon have a rich history of producing young talents and the latest off the conveyor belt looks to be right-back Malo Gusto. The 19-year-old is making waves ...

I rely on them to be even better." "I have to improve some defensive aspects: positioning and duels. Crossing is a big part of Gusto's game. It's these players who made me fall in love with football, but today, I'm a full-back and so I look for the best in my position," he said. I am generous both defensively and offensively." Like Alexander-Arnold, Gusto has not been able to avoid criticisms of his defensive output and the Frenchman is acutely aware of his need to improve.

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.

Chelsea have made signing a new right-back to provide cover for James a priority. Gusto has 18 months left on his Lyon contract, so will enter the final year of ...

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 are readying a second offer for Lyon full-back Malo Gusto, after seeing their opening bid of €20m turned down by the Ligue 1 club, according to Foot ...

Head of recruitment Bruno Cheyrou is pushing for Gusto to remain in Ligue 1 on loan until the end of the season, although neither the defender nor Chelsea intend to do so. Lyon, though, are reluctant to let go of their only right-back, who has been an undisputed starter since midway through last season. The 19-year-old full-back wants to join the spendthrift Premier League outfit, having been convinced after initially planning to remain with Les Gones through this winter.

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.

MALO GUSTO reportedly wants to join Chelsea ahead of Manchester United.The Blues are thought to be preparing a second bid after having an £18million.

[Chelsea have identified Gusto](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10092547/chelsea-malo-gusto-transfer-lyon/), 19, as the successor to iconic right-back Cesar Azpilicueta. [Foot Mercato](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/chelsea-preparing-second-bid-for-lyons-malo-gusto/) claims Gusto is desperate to join Chelsea regardless of United’s presence. [additional interest from Man United.](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10104644/man-utd-hijack-chelsea-malo-gusto-lyon-transfer/) [Uefa rule banning long-term contracts](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10103880/uefa-rule-change-chelsea-january-transfer-spree-concern/) kicks in. And Gusto is top of the list for Chelsea along with a new central midfielder. [£18million offer rejected by Lyon](https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/10103211/malo-gusto-chelsea-transfer-bid-lyon/).

If Lyon were to fail to find an agreement with Chelsea regarding Gusto's loan deal with Les Gones until the end of the season, OL would compete with Arsenal for ...

[It was reported earlier this Tuesday that Chelsea were willing to bid between 30 and €40m](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2023/chelsea-preparing-second-bid-for-lyons-malo-gusto/) for the signing of Lyon’s right-back. [Manchester United are also said to monitor the situation](https://t.co/TQU3ft1sgf) regarding Gusto. [according to a report from](https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/status/1617917827276759048) Sacha Tavolieri.