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Chelsea to Liverpool Price Drop Rumour
Chelsea’s reported change in their valuation of Malo Gusto could put Liverpool on alert, with two journalists indicating that the London club may accept a lower fee for the 23-year-old right-back.
Dean Jones reported the possibility last week, while Sacha Tavolieri of Sky Sports Switzerland has made a similar claim. Tavolieri says Chelsea are increasingly open to selling Gusto and willing to listen to offers. Neither report confirms an agreed price, so Liverpool would need to establish Chelsea’s actual demands before making a move.
Gusto remains a valuable option. The Frenchman offers recovery pace, energy on overlapping runs and the ability to support attacks from wide areas. His Premier League experience could reduce the adjustment period at a new club, although any transfer would still depend on the fee, wages and his expected role.
For Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola, the reported price change could create a chance to reshape the right flank. His high-intensity approach calls for full-backs who press aggressively, recover quickly when opponents break and provide width when Liverpool control possession. Gusto’s athletic profile appears suited to those demands, especially if Liverpool want a defender who can advance beyond the winger without leaving the back line exposed.
There is a tactical balance to consider. An attacking right-back can stretch a defence and create passing lanes, but his forward runs need cover from a holding midfielder or a centre-back shifting across. Iraola would have to decide whether Gusto should overlap, move inside during build-up or alternate between both roles.
Liverpool transfer news: Would Anfield meet Gusto’s sporting progression criteria?
Tavolieri’s report suggests Gusto would leave Chelsea only for a club he regards as a step up in sporting terms, with a move needing to advance his career significantly. Liverpool could make a convincing case through their history, resources and ambitions. Yet those conditions must be confirmed for the season in question; a famous badge alone will not settle the decision.
Chelsea’s willingness to negotiate would help Liverpool, but it would not make the deal automatic. Gusto would need to believe Anfield offers a stronger sporting project and a defined place in the side, rather than another crowded squad. Liverpool should move only if the revised fee reflects his quality and leaves room for other priorities. At the right price, he could add speed, defensive recovery and attacking width; at an inflated cost, the tactical fit would be harder to justify.