Chelsea are able to make a transfer for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto in January, in keeping with The Telegraph.

The Blues have already strengthened their squad within the winter market, spending round £150m on six new arrivals.

Mykhaylo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke, Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana have all joined the membership on everlasting offers, whereas Joao Felix has arrived to Stamford Bridge on mortgage from Atletico Madrid.

Nevertheless, the Blues are nonetheless exploring different targets, with a brand new full-back mentioned to be excessive on their record of priorities.

The West Londoners have recognized Lyon’s Malo Gusto to switch Reece James, who’s scuffling with harm and they’re lining up a bid for the France Beneath-21 worldwide earlier than the switch window shuts.

The report provides that the Ligue 1 outfit are eager to maintain maintain of the youngsters till the tip of the season, however the Blues are hoping to strike a deal this month and can look to tempt Les Gones with a gap supply.

Gusto has made a complete of 54 appearances for Lyon throughout all competitions, together with 15 begins within the French high flight this season.

{The teenager} has lower than 18 month left on his present contract on the Groupama Stadium.