Chelsea could reportedly be set to sell Malo Gusto as he emerges as a transfer target for Manchester City under Enzo Maresca.

The Blues could be prepared to make room for imminent new signing Marco Palestra by offloading Gusto, with Man City expected to be keen on the France international.

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That’s according to a report from the Times this evening, which states that Palestra looks set to complete his move to Stamford Bridge in the next 24 hours.

The talented young Italian has impressed at Atalanta and it looks like he has a big future in the game, though it could be a gamble relying on him to replace Gusto.

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Chelsea fans will surely be losing patience with some of these transfer deals, with many Blues supporters protesting against the ownership last season.

CFC have made so many signings in recent years, but most of them have been young players for the future, and it’s not a strategy that’s delivered much success so far.

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On top of that, it now seems like Chelsea are selling some of their more proven players after waiting for them to develop in the last few years.

Marc Cucurella was recently sold to Real Madrid, and now it seems Gusto could be on his way out too as City hover.

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Palestra may well end up being a top player, but it’s hard to imagine him being capable of making an immediate impact and replacing a more proven defender like Gusto.

Perhaps that’s a position Chelsea can afford to make changes in, though, as they also have Reece James as someone who seems likely to remain first choice.

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Chelsea defender Malo Gusto has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, and Manchester City are keen on the player.

According to a report from Hooligan Soccer, the player’s representatives are in contact with clubs like Manchester City and AC Milan regarding a summer move.

Gusto is not a guaranteed starter at Chelsea, and it would make sense for him to move on. When fit, Reece James is expected to start for the Blues.

Manchester City have been using Matheus Nunes as a right-back, but he is better suited to a central midfield role. Gusto recorded eight goal contributions last season. The Chelsea defender would be a specialist acquisition.

Manchester City are set to appoint Enzo Maresca as their manager, and he has already worked with gusto during his time at Chelsea. He knows the player well, and he might be able to bring out the best in the French defender. It remains to be seen whether Manchester City can finalise an agreement with Chelsea.

The player could cost around $75 million (£57m). Manchester City are one of the wealthiest clubs in the world, and they have the resources to get the deal done.

Given that he is not a guaranteed starter at Chelsea, they are likely to be open to a deal. The player will be hoping to play more often at this stage of his career as well, and joining Manchester City would be ideal. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and he would get to play under his former manager.

The deal could be ideal for all parties, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

He has a contract with Chelsea until 2030. Manchester City will have to meet their demands in order for the move to go through.

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