According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are preparing to revive their pursuit of Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto in the January transfer window after Chelsea lowered their demands.
City's January interest
According to TEAMtalk, City are preparing to revive their pursuit of Gusto in January. TEAMtalk also reported that City remain keen on bringing Gusto in this winter if Chelsea soften their financial stance further.
Chelsea's valuation
Chelsea previously demanded £70 million for Gusto in the summer. According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea's demands for Gusto have recently dropped ahead of the mid-season market.
Financial case uncertainty
Any January approach hinges on the outcome of Manchester City's ongoing financial rule-breaking case. Potential sporting sanctions from that hearing could restrict Manchester City's ability to register new players and have created wider uncertainty around their winter transfer plans.
Gusto's contract and appearances
Gusto signed a seven-year deal with Chelsea in January 2023 in a €30m (£26m) move from Olympique Lyon, staying in France on loan before joining Chelsea that summer. He is under contract until June 2030. Gusto has featured five times in the Premier League and twice in the Carabao Cup during the 2026-27 campaign. GOAL reported that at Chelsea, Reece James remains the first-choice option when fit, and Chelsea expect him to return in late January or early February.