Liverpool are set to be one of the most active Premier League clubs between now and the end of the summer transfer window.
Talks are on to sign at least one attacker, with the Reds in ongoing negotiations with PSG to sign both Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.
In terms of sales, Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move to Tottenham, while Curtis Jones is wanted by Inter Milan.
And now, reports from England have linked Andoni Iraola’s side with a rather unexpected move for Malo Gusto from Chelsea.
Liverpool want to sign Malo Gusto
With Conor Bradley injured and Jeremie Frimpong not setting the world alight as a proper right back in a flat back four, Liverpool could do well with another player in that position.
New signing Ronald Araujo can play there if necessary, as is the case with Dom Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Jones, while Calvin Ramsay is also still at the club.
Despite that, Caught Offside report that Liverpool are one of the clubs interested in Gusto, who wants to leave this summer and is valued at around £75m.
Manchester City wanted to sign him earlier this summer, with new Cityzens boss Enzo Maresca a big fan of the player.
The report also mentions interest from Tottenham Hotspur, so the Reds aren’t alone in their pursuit of the French international.
To be honest, we can’t see this one happening for multiple reasons. There is no way Liverpool are paying such a hefty fee for a right back considering they have other priorities to address.
To add to that, Chelsea will want to avoid selling players to their rivals, especially with Enzo Fernandez in talks to sign for Manchester City.
We can confidently file this in the ‘not happening’ category.
