Chelsea are pursuing a deal to sign talented wing-back Malo Gusto from Lyon before the January transfer window closes, football.london understands. The Blues have held preliminary talks with the Ligue 1 side who remain hopeful of keeping hold of Gusto until the summer transfer window.
football.london understands that Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with Gusto ahead of a potential move to Stamford Bridge. Manchester United have also been linked with a move for the talented teenager, but Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has since released a statement regarding the 19-year-old's future.
Reece James has missed a significant amount of games for the Blues through injury this season and is currently sidelined after aggravating a knee injury upon his return after the World Cup break. James is a crucial player in Graham Potter's squad and the lack of a capable back-up has hampered Chelsea's results in the 2022/23 campaign.
