Chelsea are in talks to sign Malo Gusto from Lyon ahead of next week's January transfer deadline and could submit an official offer in the coming days, football.london understands.
The Blues are on the hunt for a new right-back following Reece James' continuous injury problems this season and Gusto has been identified as a big target in the final stages of the window. The 19-year-old, who has just over a year remaining on his contract with Lyon, has come through the academy at the French club and is understood to be settled with his situation right now.
Sources have told football.london that Lyon want to keep Gusto beyond this month. However, talks are underway and Chelsea will be doing their best to change the French club's mind over the teenager.
