Chelsea should remain hopeful of sealing January transfer No. 7 for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto, despite a major claim on his future from club president Jean-Michel Aulas. The 19-year-old is keen on a move to Chelsea and personal terms have already been agreed, football.london understands.
Agreeing a fee is yet to happen after the opening offer sent to Lyon by the Blues of €20million (£17.6million) was swiftly rejected, although a second bid is expected imminently. According to Foot Mercato, the French club will hold out for a fee between €30million and €40million, but even then that may not be enough to secure a mid-season departure judging by the latest claim from Aulas
In a statement on Twitter, Aulas writes: "Since I am actively participating with Vincent Bruno Laurent in this great winter movement, I have the pleasure of confirming the team on KTE but also of specifying that Malo, a great hope for OL, will continue to play with OL in less until 06/30/23."
