Chelsea set fresh asking price for Malo Gusto

Chelsea have set a fresh asking price to part ways with defender Malo Gusto during the winter transfer window.

The Frenchman has become a fringe player for the Blues under manager Xabi Alonso and could be sold in either January or next summer.

Gusto has already communicated his desire to move on, and he is unlikely to be short of interest when the transfer window reopens.

Manchester City were firm admirers of him last summer and reports claim that Manchester United are likewise keeping tabs on him.

Amidst this, it is claimed that the Blues are prepared to lower their valuation for the former Lyon man in order to facilitate his departure.

Gusto was valued at £75m during the summer transfer window, but Chelsea are now willing to accept £55-60m for a potential winter exit.

The Blues have their sights on landing a marquee midfielder and are eager to recoup most of the funds from Gusto's mid-season departure.