Chelsea defender Malo Gusto is considering his future at the club ahead of the January transfer window, with regular first-team football emerging as a priority.
The 23-year-old French international has reportedly become frustrated with his reduced role under manager Xabi Alonso and is open to exploring opportunities elsewhere when the transfer window opens.
Gusto has struggled to secure a regular starting position, with academy graduate Josh Acheampong increasingly preferred at right-back, despite club captain Reece James currently being sidelined through injury.
The defender has not started a Premier League match for more than two months, raising questions about his long-term role at Stamford Bridge.
His situation has attracted interest from several European clubs, with AC Milan, Como, Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig reportedly among the potential destinations.
Manchester City had also been linked with Gusto during the summer transfer window, although it remains unclear whether the club retains an interest in signing him.
Chelsea reportedly valued the defender at £75 million during the summer, but their asking price for a possible January departure remains uncertain.
Gusto joined Chelsea from French club Lyon in 2023 for a reported £26.3 million and has made 144 appearances for the London side.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, the defender remains under contract with Chelsea until 2030, giving the club a strong negotiating position should interest in his services develop.
Ademide Adebayo
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