Enzo Maresca, the incoming Manchester City manager, is set to reshape the squad with a series of signings this summer.
He has been linked with former Chelsea players Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez, though Chelsea consider Palmer untouchable and another top club leads the pursuit of Fernandez.
A potential transfer involving French right‑back Malo Gusto is also on Maresca’s radar, despite Chelsea’s reported valuation of at least £40 million.
Chelsea recently completed a £51 million deal for Inter Milan defender Marco Palestra, prompting City to explore alternative targets such as Gusto.
Gusto, who joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2023, has made 134 appearances and is currently representing France at the World Cup, appearing as a substitute in the 3‑0 victory over Iraq.
Manchester City’s primary summer objective is to secure a new midfielder, with England international Elliot Anderson identified as the leading candidate.
City have submitted a third offer for Anderson after Nottingham Forest rejected a £120 million bid, indicating a willingness to increase their proposal.
Maresca departed Chelsea in January, less than six months after guiding the club to a Club World Cup triumph.
He inherits a City side that dominated English football under Guardiola, captured a domestic cup double last season, but fell short of the Premier League title, finishing seven points behind champions Arsenal.
