Malo Gusto, lacking minutes under Xabi Alonso, open to leaving Chelsea

Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto has barely featured under Xabi Alonso and is open to leaving; Manchester City and Manchester United could pursue him.

Malo Gusto has accumulated just 503 minutes across the Premier League and League Cup this season under Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, leaving the 23-year-old French right-back considering his future at Stamford Bridge. According to the BBC, Gusto is open to departing the club after more than two months without a league start.

Manchester City showed interest in Gusto during the summer transfer window when Enzo Maresca, his former manager, was in charge, but Chelsea's €80 million asking price halted negotiations. With Gusto now barely featuring and his market value declining, both City and Manchester United—who are expected to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager in the coming days—could make moves for the defender.

Gusto joined Chelsea from Olympique Lyonnais in 2023 for nearly €30 million and remains under contract until June 2030.