Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a move for Lyon right-back Malo Gusto in the summer.
The Lowdown: Right-back needed
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is reportedly being allowed to leave in the January transfer window, and Diogo Dalot’s contract at Old Trafford expires in the summer.
This could leave United very short at right-back come the end of the season, so a new player is needed in that position for Erik ten Hag’s squad.
The Latest: Gusto eyed
Taking to Twitter, Sky Sports Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has revealed that Gusto is one of ‘several top transfer targets’ at right-back, alongside Netherlands duo Denzel Dumfries and Jeremie Frimpong:
“Malo #Gusto: The 19 y/o is very high rated at #MUFC and one of several top transfer targets as a right back. #Frimpong is still in. Ten Hag is pushing for #Dumfries. Gusto would be a big solution in summer 23. Bosses estimate a price tag of around €30-40m.”
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The Verdict: Get it done
The Red Devils are in desperate need of freshening up the right-back position, and 19-year-old Gusto would be a perfect signing in that sense.
Hailed as ‘one of the most exciting’ right-backs in the game by journalist Zach Lowy, and a ‘real player’ The Daily Express’ Ryan Taylor, he has often put in performances well beyond his years, notably earning praise for his handling of Neymar in a Ligue 1 game for Lyon against PSG.
Gusto has already played over 50 times for his club, making six assists from right-back (Transfermarkt), and is a star in the making.
Nonetheless, if deals for the likes of Dumfries or Frimpong become too difficult to do, then the young Frenchman could be an ideal alternative.
