{"id":49127,"date":"2026-06-24T08:14:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/the-75m-chelsea-star-is-already-in-talks-over-a-move-to-their-pl-rivals\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T08:14:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:14:08","slug":"the-75m-chelsea-star-is-already-in-talks-over-a-move-to-their-pl-rivals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/the-75m-chelsea-star-is-already-in-talks-over-a-move-to-their-pl-rivals\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u00a375m Chelsea star is already in talks over a move to their PL rivals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/the-75m-chelsea-star-is-already-in-talks-over-a-move-to-their-pl-rivals\/#Chelsea_can_afford_to_bet_on_Maro_Gustos_move\" >Chelsea can afford to bet on Maro Gusto&#8217;s move<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/the-75m-chelsea-star-is-already-in-talks-over-a-move-to-their-pl-rivals\/#Are_Man_City_looking_for_a_more_specialist_right-back\" >Are Man City looking for a more specialist right-back?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Maro Gusto with the French national team (Photo by: Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Another big name could be set to leave Chelsea this summer, as Maro Gusto appears to be looking for a way out.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Marc Cucurella has already left Stamford Bridge to join Real Madrid, while Gusto is said to be in talks about a potential move to Manchester City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to BBC Sport, if the France international were to leave, the transfer fee would likely be around \u00a375 million.<\/p>\n<p>Man City are expected to announce former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca as Josep Guardiola&#8217;s replacement, and the Italian tactician could soon be reunited with one of Gusto&#8217;s former players.<\/p>\n<p>Gust has generally been solid for Chelsea, but if they were able to raise \u00a375m by selling the 23-year-old, it would be a huge profit and overall a very smart business.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chelsea_can_afford_to_bet_on_Maro_Gustos_move\"><\/span>Chelsea can afford to bet on Maro Gusto&#8217;s move<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if Gusto&#8217;s departure is a bit of a blow, CFC appear to be preparing for this by targeting talented young Italian right-back Marco Palestra to replace him.<\/p>\n<p>The Palestra has strong links with Chelsea due to Athletic and other reasons, and there is even a possibility that he will surpass Gusto in the not-too-distant future.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us <\/i><\/b><b><i><span draggable=\"true\">Google recommended sources<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i>    Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Chelsea, on the other hand, also have Reece James in that position, so signing Gusto could be worth it, even if there is a risk that he continues to enjoy his prime years at their main rivals.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Man_City_looking_for_a_more_specialist_right-back\"><\/span>Are Man City looking for a more specialist right-back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s interesting to see City chasing Gusto. Despite Matheus Nunez&#8217;s strong form, there are indications that he would like to try something different at the position.<\/p>\n<p>While Nunez started in midfield before adapting well to playing at right-back under Guardiola, Gusto is more of a natural specialist in the role.<\/p>\n<p>Still, \u00a375m is also a lot of money to pay if City don&#8217;t appear to need to prioritize the position this summer.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maro Gusto with the French national team (Photo by: Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images) Another big name could be set to leave Chelsea this summer, as Maro Gusto appears to be looking for a way out. 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