Chelsea prepared to lower £75m asking price to shift defender to Premier League rivals

October 7th 2026, 20:06 Malo Gusto playing for Chelsea. Chelsea had right back Malo Gusto up for sale in the summer, and Liverpool were one of the teams who came closest to buying him.

"Liverpool made a final push today to sign Malo Gusto on loan, but the attempt ended without success," top French transfer insider Fabrice Hawkinssaid at the time. "The Reds were only willing to consider a loan with no mandatory buy clause, while Chelsea were pushing for a permanent transfer.

Liverpool simply don't have the financial means to make a permanent deal happen." Now there are suggestions that Chelsea could lower their asking price to spark a deal up again. Chelsea ready to deal for Gusto Malo Gusto playing for Chelsea.

"There is a feeling that Gusto's value is being re-evaluated after a summer in which Chelsea were looking for around £75m to consider letting him leave. That figure proved too high for the clubs showing the strongest interest, with Manchester City particularly keen before deciding the price did not make sense.

Liverpool were also linked with a late loan move before deadline, but Chelsea only wanted a permanent transfer or commitment to buy. Gusto stayed at Stamford Bridge, but his situation remains one to watch.

' A lot will depend on Ronald Araujo's season. He was brought in on a last minute loan when it became clear that Gusto wasn't signing.

If he does well, Liverpool may prefer to buy him than restart Gusto talks."