Manchester City are reportedly on the verge of announcing Enzo Maresca as their replacement for Pep Guardiola, sparking speculation about the club's summer transfer plans.
The Italian tactician is expected to be reunited with one of his former players, Gusto, who has been strongly linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium. Gusto, a 23-year-old Italian right-back, has been a solid performer for Chelsea, but the Blues are reportedly considering cashing in on him for £75 million.
This would represent a significant profit for Chelsea, who are said to be preparing for Gusto's potential departure by targeting talented young Italian right-back Marco Palestra as his replacement. Palestra has been linked with Chelsea by several outlets and could potentially become a key player for the club.
Chelsea also have Reece James available to play on the right side of defense, which could reduce the urgency to keep Gusto. However, Gusto's potential sale could be worth it, even if it means losing him to a major rival in the future.
Manchester City's pursuit of Gusto is interesting, as it suggests the club is looking to try something different in the right-back position despite the fine form of Matheus Nunes. Nunes started out as a midfielder but adapted well to playing right-back under Guardiola, but Gusto is a more natural specialist in that role.
