Manchester City pursue Malo Gusto transfer from Chelsea amid World Cup duty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Manchester City is in discussions with Chelsea regarding the transfer of right-back Malo Gusto. The 23-year-old France international, currently at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, has emerged as City's target following a setback in pursuing Marco Palestra. Enzo Maresca's close relationship with Gusto and Chelsea's openness to offers for the player have been cited as key factors in this interest. While City aims to find a specialist right-back, Inter Milan is also reportedly in talks with Chelsea for Gusto, suggesting competition for his signature as he returns from World Cup duty.
- •Man City has held talks with Chelsea over Malo Gusto's transfer.
- •Gusto is currently playing for France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- •Chelsea is open to offers for Gusto as they seek replacements.
- •Enzo Maresca's connection to Gusto influences City's interest.
- •Inter Milan is also pursuing Gusto amid ongoing negotiations.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea open to Gusto sale with Man City and Inter keen
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City hold Malo Gusto transfer talks with Chelsea after Marco Palestra setback
"Chelsea are open to selling Malo Gusto this summer if a suitable offer arrives.The right-back has transfer interest from Manchester City and Inter Milan, with the player’s camp having held talks wit...
"Man City have held talks with Chelsea over right-back Malo GustoChelsea are open to offers for the 23-year-old France internationalEnzo Maresca’s close relationship with Gusto is understood to be dr...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:05 PMChelsea open to Gusto sale with Man City and Inter keen
Chelsea are open to selling Malo Gusto this summer if a suitable offer arrives.The right-back has transfer interest from Manchester City and Inter Milan, with the player’s camp having held talks wit...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 1:30 PMManchester City hold Malo Gusto transfer talks with Chelsea after Marco Palestra setback
Man City have held talks with Chelsea over right-back Malo GustoChelsea are open to offers for the 23-year-old France internationalEnzo Maresca’s close relationship with Gusto is understood to be dr...
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