Chelsea have been told by Lyon's president they won't be signing £30million target Malo Gusto this month.
Jean-Michel Aulas went public with his assertion the 19-year-old right-back will be remaining at the Ligue 1 club until at least the summer.
It represents a blow to Chelsea owner Todd Boehly's ambitions to splash even more cash before deadline day on Tuesday - having already shelled out £238million.
Chelsea have been told by Lyon's president that Malo Gusto won't be joining them this month
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