The £75m deadline day stumbling block: Why Liverpool’s late move for Chelsea’s star fell apart

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According to French journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Liverpool’s ambitious late push centered on bringing Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto through the doors. ? Liverpool made a final push today to sign Malo Gusto on loan, but the attempt ended without success.

The Reds were only willing to consider a loan with no mandatory buy clause, while Chelsea were pushing for a permanent transfer. With financial parameters preventing Liverpool from executing a full permanent transfer on such short notice, the arrangement collapsed entirely.

Ultimately, the chasm between a flexible loan fix and Chelsea’s steep valuation proved too wide to bridge. As the window slams shut, Liverpool are left to ponder what might have been, carrying their current defensive puzzle deep into the heart of the campaign.