Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto (23) is open to leaving Chelsea in the January transfer window, according to the BBC. The France international is far from being a guaranteed starter in West London. Since Xabi Alonso’s appointment at Chelsea FC, Gusto’s playign time has dramatically decreased. Despite Reece James’ injury, the former Olympique Lyonnais Academy graduate only started three Premier League games, the last of which dating back to two months ago.

The BBC reports that Gusto is set to assess his options before the January transfer window, as he lost his place to Josh Acheampong at right-back. Chelsea were reportedly open to selling the France international right-back – currently at Clairefontaine with Zinédine Zidane’s squad – in exchange for a €85m transfer fee.

The player reportedly agreed to join Manchester City at the time, where he would have reunited with former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca. Gusto featured 100 times for Chelsea since signing a seven-and-a-half year deal in January 2023.