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Chelsea have reportedly decided on their next two transfers for Graham Potter, having already spent over £400million since Todd Boehly and co took over at Stamford Bridge. Noni Madueke became the latest signing, after Mykhaylo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Benoit Badiashile, Andrey Santos and David Datro Fofana joined the club already this month.
Chelsea could take their spending within two windows to the £500m mark as The Telegraph has reported that the remaining priorities this window for the Blues are a backup right-back to Reece James and at least one new midfielder.
Lyon’s teenage defender Malo Gusto is set to be the latest player targeted by the Blues, as they are lining up a bid for the French under-21 international. While James is considered one of Chelsea’s stand-out players, his injury record leaves a lot to be desired and it has meant that Trevoh Chalobah and Cesar Azpilicueta have had to play significant minutes in his absence.
The potential Gusto signing is part of a strategic plan to provide James with cover in his position and would allow Potter to continue playing with dynamic wing-backs if he and Ben Chilwell are absent again. Lyon are hoping to keep Gusto on loan for the remainder of the season, but Chelsea want to sign him now and are hoping they can tempt the Ligue 1 side into a sale this month.
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