Chelsea told to bring back loan full back and sell Malo Gusto

Chelsea need to shuffle a few of their assets in January, and one interesting suggestion for right back has been put forward.

Talk about Malo Gusto leaving Chelsea got very serious this summer.

There were rumours of Man City interest and multiple journalists referred to an ambitious £75m price tag set by the Blues. In the end nothing came of it, but the rumours haven’t gone away. In fact Josh Acheampong has moved ahead of Gusto in the pecking order, making a future departure seem even more likely.

Even with Acheampong and Reece James in the squad, the departure of Gusto would mean the need for another signing at right back, and one site have suggested that were Gusto to go in January, Chelsea could consider recalling Genesis Antwi from his loan at Strasbourg.

He would make a perfect third choice, while also freeing up a Strasbourg loan slot for someone like Shim Mheuka, currently getting no games at Celtic. Of course it wouldn’t be ideal for his development – he’s thriving with regular games in Ligue 1.

As always, Chelsea will have to balance the needs of their squad with those of their individual players. But a Gusto sale while his value is high looks a smart move, whatever comes after.

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