Malo Gusto

In summer 2026, reports frequently cited a Chelsea asking price of £75m (€87m), a figure Manchester City was reportedly unwilling to meet. City was linked with a potential offer of around €45m and a preferred fee of no more than £50m (~€58m). Other reports from the same period mentioned Chelsea's desired fee as £60m (~€70m), a valuation over £70m (~€82m), and an outlier asking price of €50-55m. A year prior, in June 2025, reports suggested Chelsea would sell to Bayern Munich for €50m. In October 2024, Chelsea was reportedly open to selling to PSG for around €60m. His last completed transfer from Lyon to Chelsea in January 2023 was for a reported €30m.

Our valuation for Malo Gusto is driven by the significant gap between Chelsea's high asking price, frequently cited around £75m (€87m), and Manchester City's reported reluctance to pay more than £50m (€58m). With strong interest from multiple top clubs and the player on a long-term contract until 2030, Chelsea holds a strong negotiating position. The estimate reflects a likely compromise figure, considering his significant appreciation since his €30m transfer in 2023.