Liverpool make ‘final push’ to try and sign Chelsea player on transfer deadline day

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Liverpool fans have been growing frustrated by the lack of movement on transfer deadline day, with the Reds seemingly done for the summer.Though it has been fairly clear to most supporters that they need reinforcements in both positions, Liverpool have so far failed to sign a central midfielder and a right-back.But after claims that business was closed for until January at the earliest, French reporter Fabrice Hawkins has claimed that Liverpool made a late try to sign Malo Gusto from Chelsea. Bradley Barcola is a Red! 🔴What are you expecting from his first season at Anfield?

The Frenchman has joined in a whopping £123m move from PSG Photo Credit: Getty Images/Liverpool FC Liverpool tried to sign Malo GustoLiverpool’s need for a right-back is arguably the biggest glaring hole in the current squad.It had seemed as though the Reds were going to simply ignore what has become a growing problem and do nothing on deadline day, but according to Hawkins, they have actually been trying to do something behind the scenes.Unfortunately, though, after approaching Chelsea about a potential loan deal for Gusto, Liverpool were told that only an expensive permanent transfer would suffice.“Liverpool made a final push today to sign Malo Gusto on loan, but the attempt ended without success,” Hawkins said on X.Photo by Chris Lee – Chelsea FC/Chelsea FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool look set to take a risk and ignore Andoni Iraola’s transfer wishes on deadline day“The Reds were only willing to consider a loan with no mandatory buy clause, while Chelsea were pushing for a permanent transfer.“Liverpool simply don’t have the financial means to make a permanent deal happen.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox