Defender Gusto considering Chelsea future

Defender Gusto considering Chelsea futureImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Malo Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2023 for about £31m ByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterPublishedJust nowCommentsChelsea 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 has come under renewed doubt after Chelsea agreed a deal in principle to sign Atalanta's Marco Palestra, who plays in the same position, for a fee in excess of £43m.Gusto was aware his future was uncertain before that move, and sources have told BBC Sport that his representatives have held exploratory talks with multiple clubs, including Manchester City.However, Chelsea are demanding in excess of £75m for the Frenchman.City are keen on signing a right-back to compete with Matheus 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 Etihad Stadium would mean Gusto reuniting with former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, whom he played under for 18 months before the Italian's departure from Stamford Bridge in January.Chelsea need to make 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.Chelsea intend to strengthen the squad and want at least one centre-back to arrive alongside Palestra.That has placed a number of futures in doubt, including those of Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo and Wesley Fofana.Chalobah is attracting interest from Serie A side Como, who qualified for the Champions League with a fourth-place finish under manager Cesc Fabregas.It is understood Chalobah is open to the move, but the potential cost of the deal is deterring the Italians from making a formal offer.Man City seek competition f...