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Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto has recently been mentioned as a transfer option for Liverpool, and they may have received a big boost regarding him.
The Reds look short at right-back at the moment, even though Ronald Araujo’s performance in that position has been a revelation so far this season.
Jeremie Frimpong continues to be linked with a move away from Liverpool in 2027, having flattered to deceive since his move from Bayer Leverkusen, while Conor Bradley’s is still out with a long-term knee injury.
The Reds have reportedly been eyeing Gusto in the recent past, and now journalist Simon Phillips has provided a new update on his Substack [via Caught Offside].
He claims that Xabi Alonso is happy to see the 23-year-old leave Chelsea, with the ex-Liverpool hero giving his former club a boost in the process.
Would Malo Gusto be a good signing for Liverpool?
There is plenty to like about Gusto, with the Frenchman at a good age to become a long-term addition for Liverpool, having proven himself in the Premier League.
He would give Andoni Iraola the depth that he likely craves at right-back, and former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has hailed him in the past:
“There have been a few hiccups but that’s a big result and the star of the show was probably not someone we would have predicted in Malo Gusto. What an amazing performance. We’ve seen him play in midfield occasionally but he made some wonderful passes today, obviously setting up Cole Palmer for his goal.
“They are blessed to have two players who can both play right back and midfield at the same time. He’s got an incredible array of passes in his locker. When he is in his more orthodox position at right back he’s willing to get forward with the ball, travel with the ball and get into dangerous areas. He does that every time Chelsea play.”
The fact that Alonso doesn’t consider Gusto a key figure may raise some eyebrows, in terms of his worth to Liverpool, but if the Reds’ recruitment team see him as a strong addition, they need to be trusted.