Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur find themselves in a promising position as Chelsea reportedly softens its stance on the potential sale of Malo Gusto. The 23-year-old right-back, who attracted significant attention during the summer, was initially hindered by Chelsea's hefty £75 million valuation, which effectively blocked any moves.

Now, with Gusto facing increased competition at Stamford Bridge, both Liverpool and Tottenham are closely monitoring his situation as January approaches. According to Flashscore, via Talk Chelsea, Chelsea is open to considering suitable offers for Gusto, with interest from Atletico Madrid as well.

Key points regarding Gusto’s situation include:

• Gusto's representatives explored potential moves during the summer after Chelsea set a £75 million price tag.
• The acquisition of Marco Palestra from Atalanta has intensified competition, while Reece James remains a strong option when fit.
• Gusto missed Chelsea's recent victory against Everton due to illness but has returned to training ahead of the match against Tottenham.

For Tottenham, Gusto's potential acquisition makes sense amid uncertainty surrounding Pedro Porro's future. If Porro seeks a move to Spain, Gusto represents a proven Premier League replacement with pace and attacking flair.

In Liverpool's case, while Ronald Araujo has performed well since joining on loan, the club faces a decision on whether to activate his £47 million purchase option. Gusto would provide a younger, more naturally attacking full-back as an alternative.

The primary hurdle remains Chelsea's £75 million valuation, which may be hard to justify for a player no longer guaranteed a starting position. However, if Chelsea lowers their demands, Gusto could become a compelling option for both clubs as they seek long-term solutions.