Malo Gusto’s representatives have opened talks with Inter and Manchester City over a possible move away from Chelsea, while the Marc Cucurella Real Madrid deal has sharpened attention on how Chelsea are building the right side of the squad. The 23-year-old remains under contract until 2030, so any departure would be a major decision rather than a routine squad adjustment.
Inter and Manchester City
Inter Milan have already held an initial meeting with his agent, and they have put a clear sporting pitch on the table. The club is offering him a guaranteed place in the XI, a central role in a Scudetto charge and regular Champions League football.
Manchester City have also opened channels, which gives Gusto two high-level options before any formal bid is made. For a defender who operates at right-back and is part of Chelsea’s rotation, that kind of interest is enough to move the situation beyond background noise and into active planning.
Chelsea and the fee range
Chelsea have not put him on the transfer list, but they are prepared to allow a departure if the price is right. The club see a sale as a way to generate a transfer kitty for fresh targets, balance the wage bill and record a healthy net profit in the accounts.
That valuation starts at a net fee of $69 million and rises to $75 million. For Chelsea, the long contract to 2030 gives them leverage; for any buyer, it means the first step is not a casual enquiry but a bid that matches the scale of the asking price.
Gusto’s route from here
The next move belongs to Inter and Manchester City. If either side wants to turn talks into a transfer, the numbers now set the bar: a 23-year-old France national team defender, no transfer-list status, and a price that signals Chelsea are willing to sell only on their terms.
