Chelsea slap extraordinary £75m price tag on Malo Gusto

Chelsea have placed a staggering £75 million price tag on Malo Gusto, according to the Daily Mail.

Manchester City are among the clubs tracking the 23-year-old right-back, and he would reportedly be open to a reunion with Enzo Maresca.

The Italian manager is expected to replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.

Several European clubs are also monitoring Gusto’s situation.

However, Stamford Bridge insiders maintain the Blues are not looking to cash in on the defender, who remains highly regarded within the club despite an inconsistent 2025/26 campaign.

The hefty £75m asking price shows Chelsea are determined to keep Gusto unless an extraordinary offer arrives.

Whether City would be prepared to approach that figure is unclear, even in a market where transfer fees are ridiculous.

There have been talks of Gusto leaving following Chelsea’s move for Atalanta full-back Marco Palestra.

The Blues have hijacked Inter Milan’s pursuit of the versatile 21-year-old, who is expected to become Xabi Alonso’s first signing since taking charge.

Capable of operating on either flank, Palestra’s arrival would provide Chelsea with additional depth and tactical flexibility, inevitably raising questions over Gusto’s long-term role.

The club are also demanding £120m for Real Madrid target Enzo Fernandez.

Elsewhere, Chelsea have received a bid for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah from Como.

The 26-year-old has two years left on his contract, and this might be the best time to get a fee for him.

Chelsea want to sign Como defender Jacobo Ramon, which could pave the way for a move for Chalobah.