Manchester City pursues Malo Gusto as right-back target in transfer window
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Manchester City is reportedly focused on signing Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto during the summer transfer window. With other right-back options dwindling, City has received the green light to pursue Gusto, who has been identified as the primary target to enhance cover for Matheus Nunes. The team has completed other signings, including players Elliot Anderson, Pierce Charles, Mathys Detourbet, and Jeremy Monga. Chelsea's signing of Marco Palestra may facilitate Gusto's potential transfer. Discussions between City and Gusto's representatives have taken place, but progress may be slow as he is currently participating in the World Cup with France.
- •Manchester City targets Malo Gusto for the right-back position.
- •City completed signings of four players this summer.
- •Chelsea's acquisition of Marco Palestra could enable Gusto's sale.
- •Gusto is currently playing in the World Cup with France.
- •City is expected to reactivate transfer efforts following the World Cup.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Is the hunt for a right-back for Manchester City pointing in one direction?
"For now, it does seem that the summer transfer window is on pause as the 2026 World Cup reaches its crescendo. Manchester City have completed the signings of Elliot Anderson, Pierce Charles, Mathys De...
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