Report: Chelsea want teenager to be part of the first team instantly, against loaning him out if they sign him
Reports have claimed that Chelsea want Malo Gusto to instantly be part of their first team if they sign him.
According to the Daily Mail, the Blues are against loaning him back to Lyon should they come to agreement to bring him in in the final week of the January transfer window.
It has been claimed that Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with Gusto, and are now looking to find a fee both clubs involved are comfortable with.
The Ligue 1 side are seemingly very against authorising the sale of the 19-year-old in the middle of the season. He has become an important member of their defence.
However, they are now in a difficult position as the player has made it clear that he wants to move to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea wont loan Gusto back
The Daily Mail have claimed that they see Gusto as an option to go straight into the first team, despite his age.
They have been desperately looking for a replacement for Reece James while the England international has been injured, and have so far not gotten close to replacing his brilliance.
This is despite experimenting with Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and now Trevoh Chalobah in the position, each to no real success.
Despite the additions of attacking excellence such as Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Noni Madueke, it feels like addressing the right-back position for at least competition to James is crucial this month.
As talented as the 23-year-old is, injuries have begun to play a part in his young career, and it feels like at any moment he could be ruled out for a considerable amount of time.
Having a reliable back-up like Gusto, who can also take some of the pressure off James in having to play every game would certainly be advisable.
