Competition for Hakimi? Chelsea open to selling Paris target

Will the deal go through?

Chelsea are warming to the idea of selling one of their defenders in the coming period, with Paris Saint-Germain circling. A move would put him in direct competition with Achraf Hakimi for the right-back berth in Paris.

According to "Tribuna", Chelsea will now listen to suitable offers for right-back Malo Gusto, having valued the player at around 75 million pounds sterling during the last summer transfer window.

Officials at the London club have grown more willing to discuss the bids already on the table for the 23-year-old Frenchman. That shift could hand PSG their chance to get a deal done.

Gusto's versatility across the back line is what caught the French club's eye. It would give the coach extra options in his selection, particularly at right-back, the position currently occupied by Morocco's Hakimi.

The defender feels settled at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso, but he wants guarantees over regular starts. That demand could shape his future in England.

Since arriving from Lyon, Gusto has racked up 141 appearances in a Chelsea shirt, scoring three goals and supplying 18 assists across all competitions.

No official offer from PSG has emerged. The report does suggest, though, that Chelsea's readiness to listen could open the door for the French club, who want to bolster their defensive options. Gusto's final decision rests on his chances of playing and his role within the team.