Transfer News: Chelsea have considered a bid rejected for new defender with personal phrases already agreed
Chelsea have considered a bid rejected for Lyon defender Malo Gusto with private terms already agreed.
Reece James’ injury problems have been a key motive as to why Chelsea are struggling this season. Not only due to dropping a gifted player from the beginning eleven but the lack of sufficient cowl is also a fundamental concern.
Graham Potter and Thomas Tuchel have both played midfielders in his function at instances this season, so it’s clear to see that a right-back to supply opposition for James is important.
Now, in accordance to Fabrizio Romano in the tweet below, Chelsea have had a bid rejected for Lyon right-back Gusto.
The document claims that non-public phrases have already been agreed for Gusto, so you’d imagine there’s a properly threat Chelsea could get this over the line.
Chelsea haven’t been afraid to spend cash in the course of the January transfer window and if private terms have been agreed then all that’s left is to agree a rate with Lyon.
Lyon reportedly prefer Gusto to remain at the membership until the stop of the season at least.