**Malo Gusto has been named as a possible Chelsea sale to Manchester City, adding another defensive question around Xabi Alonso’s rebuild.** The latest report links Chelsea’s pursuit of Marco Palestra with the possibility of Gusto moving on, where he could reunite with Enzo Maresca.
That makes the Gusto line more than a secondary detail. Chelsea are already trying to reshape the back line, and losing a 23-year-old full-back with Premier League and international experience would change the depth picture on the right side.
Why Gusto would be a significant Chelsea decision
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Gusto has not been a fringe name in the squad. His value lies in recovery pace, athletic defending and the ability to cover demanding wide areas, which are all traits Alonso would normally want in a modern defensive unit.
If Chelsea bring in another full-back and sanction a Gusto exit, it would signal a sharper reset than simply adding competition. It would show the new coaching structure is willing to rebalance the squad quickly, even in an area where the club already have a young, proven option with room to develop further. Until there is a firm bid, it remains a situation to monitor rather than a completed exit.
The Gusto possibility was reported by [The Times in its latest Chelsea transfer update](https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/chelsea-marco-palestra-malo-gusto-man-city-z87q8np0q).