Liverpool fail in late transfer deadline day loan bid for Chelsea defender Malo Gusto
Liverpool's attempt to sign Chelsea defender Malo Gusto on a loan deal failed due to disagreements over the transfer structure. Chelsea insisted on a permanent sale, while Liverpool sought a temporary arrangement.
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Liverpool made a dramatic late attempt to secure Chelsea defender Malo Gusto on transfer deadline day, but the proposed move ultimately collapsed. The Merseyside club sought a temporary agreement to bolster their defensive options, but strict demands from the London side regarding a permanent transfer meant that the two Premier League rivals failed to reach a compromise.
According to journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Liverpool launched a late attempt on deadline day to sign Gusto on loan . The Merseyside club wanted to add the 23-year-old right-back to Andoni Iraola’s squad to provide high-quality depth and competition.
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