Liverpool fail with bid to sign £75m Chelsea star on deadline day

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| Deputy Sports Editor Published September 2, 2026 2:03am Updated September 2, 2026 2:04am Liverpool made a late move to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea (PA Wire) Liverpool failed with an attempt to sign Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto on transfer deadline day, according to reports. Gusto is now in his fourth season at Chelsea after joining in a €35m (£30.7m) from Lyon in 2023.

However, Liverpool were unsuccessful in their talks with Chelsea over a deal for Gusto on deadline day. Malo Gusto has started both of Chelsea’s Premier League games this season (Getty) However, Chelsea were pushing for a permanent transfer which Liverpool rejected.

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