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Malo Gusto was a key player for Chelsea last season and has proven to be a very useful player amid Reece James’ injury issues.
In total, Gusto made 34 appearances in the Premier League and even managed to score a couple of goals from the full-back position.
Nevertheless, the 23-year-old does not seem completely settled at Stamford Bridge.
Malo Gusto is determined to leave Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain are the latest team to show interest in Gusto. Earlier in the summer, it was reported that Manchester City are keen on Gusto.
Simon Phillips has now claimed on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea that PSG want to sign the right-back before the transfer window closes.
And according to the journalist, like Enzo Fernandez, Gusto is intent on leaving Chelsea.
Malo Gusto #27 of Chelsea FC challenges Khvicha Kvaratskhelia #7 of Paris Saint-Germain
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He is one of many players who do not seem to have taken Enzo Maresca’s departure well. However, with Maresca now at City, he could reunite with his former manager.
As of now, though, Chelsea’s £75m valuation of Gusto appears to be stopping interested clubs from making an offer for the Frenchman.
Why Chelsea can now afford to let Malo Gusto go
Because of James’ injury record, some Chelsea fans would not have been too keen on the idea of Gusto leaving. It would have left the club with more work to do in the transfer market.
However, Chelsea have already been quite proactive and signed Marco Palestra, who has impressed on their pre-season tour.
Palestra was one of Chelsea’s standout players in their recent defeat to Juventus. Going forward, he was marvellous.
Bearing that in mind, the Blues are probably now in a position where they can afford to let Gusto go. Whether anyone will be willing to pay £75m for the France international, though, is another story.
There is no doubt that Gusto’s future is up in the air. He is a player to watch between now and the end of the transfer window.