It was frustrating. It was, at some points, tiring for Chelsea as the club negotiated with a stubborn Lyon over the transfer of teenage prodigy Malo Gusto.
However on January 27, Chelsea finally made a breakthrough for the 19-year-old right-back. Some supporters were starting to give up hope – Lyon were so adamant they did not want to sell Gusto - but ultimately, Chelsea's new-look recruitment team did what they've done so well this month. They got the deal done.
They were forced to compromise somewhat, however. Lyon were desperate to keep hold of Gusto until the end of the season at least. Chelsea, ideally, would have liked Gusto to come and play immediately and provide cover for Reece James, who has struggled with injury problems recently.
