€80m transfer bombshell! Manchester United and Man City battle for Chelsea star
A fierce transfer battle could be brewing between Manchester United and Manchester City, with both clubs setting their sights on the same Chelsea player.
Details: According to talkSPORT, Manchester United are interested in signing Chelsea's 23-year-old French right-back Malo Gusto. Manchester City also rate the defender highly and are monitoring his situation. Chelsea reportedly value the player at around €80 million, although British reports have also quoted an asking price of £75 million.
Gusto's future at Stamford Bridge has become increasingly uncertain following the arrival of Xabi Alonso. The French international has struggled for regular playing time and has not started a Premier League match for more than two months, with Josh Acheampong moving ahead of him in the pecking order.
According to BBC Sport, the defender is now assessing his options ahead of the January transfer window and has communicated his willingness to consider a departure. However, neither Manchester club has submitted a confirmed formal offer, and Chelsea's final position on a potential sale remains unclear.
It's worth noting that Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon in January 2023 and remains under contract until the summer of 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his market value currently stands at €35 million, significantly below Chelsea's reported asking price.
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