Man City pauses Malo Gusto pursuit over Chelsea's £75M valuation

Manchester City has halted talks to sign Chelsea defender Malo Gusto due to his £75 million valuation. Enzo Maresca, who values Gusto after managing him at Chelsea, seeks to bolster his squad ahead of the season opener against Bournemouth on August 23. City has made significant signings this summer, including Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for £116 million, but see Gusto's price as too high. As negotiations emerge post-World Cup, Chelsea is unlikely to reduce the fee, leaving City to weigh other options before the transfer window closes.

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