Chelsea defender Maro Gusto has been linked with a move away from the club this summer, with Manchester City interested in the player.
According to a report in Hooligan Soccer, the player’s agent is in contact with clubs including Manchester City and AC Milan about a summer move.
Gusto is not guaranteed to be a starter at Chelsea, so it would make sense for him to move on. If fit, Reece James is expected to start for the Blues.
Manchester City use Matheus Nunez as a right-back, but he is better suited to a central midfield role. Gusto contributed eight goals last season. Chelsea’s defender will be a specialist signing.
Manchester City are set to appoint Enzo Maresca as manager, but he was already highly motivated during his time at Chelsea. He knows the player well and may be able to bring out the best in the French defender. It remains to be seen whether Manchester City will be able to reach a final agreement with Chelsea.
The player could cost around $75 million (about £57 million). Manchester City are one of the richest clubs in the world and have the resources to get the deal done.
Given that he is not guaranteed as a starter at Chelsea, Chelsea are likely to accept a deal. The player still wants to play more often at this stage of his career and a move to Manchester City would be ideal. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world and he will be playing under his former manager.
This agreement could be ideal for all parties, but it remains to be seen how the situation will develop.
His contract with Chelsea runs until 2030, and Manchester City will need to meet Chelsea’s demands if they are to make a move.
