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title: "Chelsea: Blues in advanced talks to sign Malo Gusto"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2023-01-25T05:20:08Z"
modified: "2023-01-25T05:20:08Z"
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# Chelsea: Blues in advanced talks to sign Malo Gusto

**Journalist Rudy Galetti has shared a [Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) transfer update as the Blues enter advanced talks to sign Lyon right-back Malo Gusto.**

### The Lowdown: Boehly keeps busy…

The Blues, after sealing the signings of Mykhalo Mudryk this window among others, are thought to be keeping busy as owner Todd Boehly spends [over £400 million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/transfers/verein/631) since his takeover.

Gusto, who has emerged as a very promising right-back in Ligue 1, has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours/chelsea-boehly-eyes-exciting-malo-gusto-move/) with a move to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) in recent months.

Graham Potter’s side, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal and Man City have all been keeping tabs on the 19-year-old – according to [reports.](https://www.90min.com/posts/premier-league-clubs-send-scouts-watch-lyon-right-back-malo-gusto)

### The Latest: Chelsea enter advanced talks…

Now, as per reporter Galetti, Chelsea have entered advanced talks to sign the teenager.

He explained (via [Twitter):](https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1617829764273950720)

*“Chelsea and #OL are in advanced talks for Malo Gusto.*

*“The team are willing to push already in the next hours for the right-back.*

*“No problem with the player: an agreement in principle has been reached without issues. Now it’s up to the clubs.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done…

Having been linked to a host of top clubs all over Europe, Gusto could join Chelsea as one of the continent’s hottest prospects and we believe the club could making a scoop with his potential signing.

The defender has been lavished by members of the press who have called Gusto ‘[one of the most exciting](https://twitter.com/zachlowy/status/1566142087581601793)‘ right-backs in football.

His stats certainly back this up, and for a player so young, the numbers suggest he can more-than compete with some of the English top flight’s most senior players.

According to [WhoScored,](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/228/Show/France-Lyon) Gusto ranks in Lyon’s top five for key passes made and completed dribbles per 90 going forward – showing how he could come as a terrific alternative to Reece James out wide.

Defensively, the Frenchman also ranks in their top five for interceptions made and currently sits joint-fifth in their squad for successful tackles made per Ligue 1 match [(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/228/Show/France-Lyon)

As Chelsea enter advanced negotiations, Boehly could be about to back Potter with yet another rising star.