MALO GUSTO will stay at Lyon despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.
The two teams have been battling it out for the right-back and had hoped to complete a deal this month.
Chelsea reportedly agreed personal terms with the youngster but Lyon denied their advances.
The Blues reportedly bid £18million for Gusto and were believed to be preparing a second bid worth between £27m and £35m.
But Lyon president Aulas has announced Gusto will not be leaving this month.
He said in a statement: “I can confirm that Malo Gusto will stay here at least until the end of the season.”
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According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are still prepared to make the French side another offer.
It is claimed Gusto, 19, is their No1 priority this month – ahead of a signing a new midfielder.
Reports claimed United were hoping to hijack Chelsea’s move for Gusto and have told the right-back “not to rush” a decision.
Both clubs could revisit a possible deal in the summer, with Aulas not ruling out a move at the end of the season.
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Chelsea have also been linked with Denzel Dumfries this month and could sign the Inter full-back as an alternative.
But the Italian giants are said to want between £43m-£53m for the former PSV Eindhoven hero.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
