Chelsea ‘launch first transfer bid for Malo Gusto as they look to add Lyon full-back to squad in January’

CHELSEA are tipped to bid for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto – ahead of long-term target Denzel Dumfries

Boss Graham Potter has splashed nearly £400million since the summer – but still needs cover out wide in defence.

GettyFrance U-21 star Malo Gusto is reportedly interesting Chelsea[/caption]

And footmercato.net say Ligue 1 giants Lyon are braced for an offer for France Under-21 star Gusto, 19.

Inter Milan’s Holland ace Dumfries has been linked with the Blues as well as Manchester United.

But Gusto could be an easier and cheaper option.

Chelsea’s England full-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell are back in training after serious injury.

But in their absence players like Trevoh Chalobah, Cesar Azpilicueta and Conor Gallagher have failed to fully convince.

Now Potter could pounce in the final week of the transfer window – having already made six January signings.

THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY…
The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.