Manchester City to pursue Malo Gusto in January after Chelsea price drop

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Manchester City to pursue Malo Gusto in January after Chelsea price drop
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Manchester City plans to renew efforts for Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto in the January transfer window. Chelsea recently lowered their asking price from £70 million, making a potential deal more feasible. City previously abandoned negotiations due to the hefty valuation for the player. Gusto, under contract until June 2030, has made several appearances this season. Any transfer will depend on City resolving ongoing financial issues and Chelsea agreeing on a lower fee.

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  • •Manchester City prepared to reignite transfer interest in Malo Gusto.
  • •Chelsea reduced Gusto's asking price from a world-record £70 million.
  • •City withdrew from talks previously due to financial demands.
  • •Gusto's contract runs until June 2030; he has played regularly this season.
  • •Chelsea’s squad depth may influence their decision to sell Gusto.
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  • 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Man City ready to reignite Malo Gusto pursuit in January after Chelsea drop world-record £70m asking price
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Manchester City are preparing to revive their pursuit of Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto in the upcoming January transfer window after the Londoners lowered their hefty summer valuation. The Etihad Stadium outfit previously walked away from negotiations when the Blues demanded a fee that would have shattered the world-record price for a full-back.

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