Chelsea: Mallow Gusto in talks with Man City as agent considers future

Chelsea Defender Malo Gusto is exploring options to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with the club placing a £75m price tag on the full-back.

The 23-year-old right-back’s future is in fresh doubt Chelsea A deal has been agreed in principle Sign Marco Palestra of Atlanta, who plays in the same position, for a fee in excess of £43m.

Gusto was aware his future was uncertain ahead of the move and sources have told BBC Sport that his representatives have held exploratory talks with a number of clubs, including Manchester City.

however, Chelsea More than £75 million is being demanded for the Frenchman.

City are keen to sign the right-back to compete with Matthews Nunes next season, but sources have told BBC Sport that while there is interest in Gusto, he is not a leading candidate at this stage of the transfer window.

Any move to the Etihad Stadium would mean a reunion with the former Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca, under whom he played for 18 months before the Italian’s departure from Stamford Bridge in January.

Chelsea Significant player sales this summer after finishing 10th in the Premier League last season and missing out on European qualification.

Spain full-back Marc Cucurella joined Real Madrid this summer in a deal worth £52m.

The La Liga club are also interested in midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who they have pushed to the top of their shortlist following Jose Mourinho’s appointment at the Bernabeu.

however, Chelsea The Argentine international is worth £120m.

Chelsea Want to strengthen the squad and bring in at least one center back with Palestra.

This leaves a number of futures in doubt, including Trevo Chaloba, Tosin Adarabio and Wesley Fofana.

Chalobah are attracting interest from Serie A side Como, who qualified for the Champions League by finishing fourth under manager Cesc Fabregas.

It is understood Chaloba is open to the move, but the potential cost of the deal is stopping the Italian from making a formal offer.