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Arsenal and Spurs now reportedly battling for 19-year-old deemed the next Alexander-Arnold
Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly joined the race for Lyon’s Malo Gusto.
According to , the Gunners and Spurs are part of a cohort of top clubs battling for the 19-year-old.
Gusto established himself as Lyon’s starting right-back last season and has retained that role this year.
He only made his debut in January 2021, but is already gaining a reputation as one of the best young full-backs in Europe.
Arsenal and Tottenham are just two of the top clubs in pursuit of Malo, however.
As well as the Gunners and Spurs, Chelsea and Manchester City scouts have apparently been tasked with compiling reports on Gusto in recent weeks.
In addition, Barcelona and Manchester United have reportedly been eyeing the France Under-21 international for much of 2022.
Apparently, both made enquiries in the summer.
And the likes of Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus have reportedly also joined the race for Gusto.
The teenager’s Lyon contract runs until 2024, but the club is apparently ready to reward him with a new deal.
Arsenal and Tottenham target Gusto – factfile
Gusto came through the ranks at Lyon and has made 48 senior appearances to date for the Ligue 1 club.
He began life as an attacking midfielder before settling at right-back.
In May last season, wrote an article called: “Lyon’s Malo Gusto – the new Trent Alexander-Arnold?”
They wrote: ‘He barely resembles a typical full-back.
‘Tall and rangy with the swagger and technique of a number 10, Gusto often gives the impression of a right-sided midfielder being asked to fill in. In fact, that’s not far from the truth.
‘Having started out as an attacking midfielder, Gusto was enlisted as an emergency full-back at OL’s academy with the age category above suffering from injuries.
‘After a good performance, he’s stayed put. Gusto’s description of himself as an “offensive, hard-hitting, powerful, fast, technical player” is accurate.
‘Gusto’s potential remains thrilling. The swagger and technical ability that casts him more as a midfielder than a defender are highly reminiscent of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
‘While areas of his game at both ends need refining (his crossing, in particular, is wildly inconsistent) he possesses all the raw materials to become one of the continent’s leading right-backs. Next season could see a breakthrough.’