Chelsea seeks £75m for Malo Gusto amid mixed fan reactions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Chelsea has placed a £75m asking price on defender Malo Gusto as he explores options away from the club. Fan reactions are mixed, with some supporting the plan to keep Gusto for competition against Reece James, while others argue that the price is unrealistic given his performance and backup role. Discussions continue about potential replacements as Chelsea navigates Gusto's future during the summer transfer window.
- •Chelsea demands £75m for Malo Gusto as he weighs his options.
- •Some fans advocate for retaining Gusto for squad depth.
- •Critics question Gusto's value and suggest selling him at the asking price.
- •Concerns raised over Chelsea's strategy in the ongoing transfer market.
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — 'Sell him in a heartbeat' - or is Gusto's price tag 'wishful thinking'?
"Who could be a viable replacement? Will: We should try to hold on to Gusto. Hopefully, if we keep him, he can provide good competition for Reece James in the starting XI, while also being able to step in if James has another injury-prone season.
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