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Chelsea may need to lower their asking price if they are to find a buyer for Malo Gusto this summer. Xabi Alonso is in the process of making sweeping changes to a squad that failed to qualify for Europe last season amid significant upheaval. Enzo Maresca’s departure in January and Liam Rosenior’s short-lived reign are now, however, distant memories with the Blues already looking far better equipped to challenge for Champions League qualification at the very least. With Morgan Rogers arriving at cost of £117million and Danny Welbeck complementing the likes of Joao Pedro, Chelsea’s attack now boasts greater variation and experience. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Jordan Henderson’s presence will also add greater nous to a dressing room that has lacked genuine leadership since the departure of Thiago Silva two years ago. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Alonso has also overseen significant changes in defence where Trevoh Chalobah’s impending move to Como has already been offset by the arrival of Premier League proven Maxence Lacroix. Changes are also set to take place in the full-back positions where Marc Cucurella has left to join Real Madrid and effectively been replaced by Pep Chavarria. On the opposite flank, meanwhile, Marco Palestra is expected to feature prominently and his arrival from Bologna could hasten the departure of Malo Gusto. The former Lyon star was a regular fixture under Maresca at right-back and the new Manchester City head coach is keen to be reunited with the France international. More Trending - - 'He creates issues' - Frank Leboeuf tells Xabi Alonso to replace Chelsea star - Xabi Alonso puts 11 players up for sale including £120m Chelsea star - Alan Shearer makes Arsenal claim after £75m Bruno Guimaraes transfer Chelsea’s £75m asking price is, however, a major sticking point and they will, according to RMC, need to lower their demands if City or PSG are to be encouraged into making a formal offer. City spent much of last season operating with Matheus Nunes at right-back, and although the Portugal international adjusted superbly to the demands of that role, the early signs are that Maresca wants a more natural full-back in that position. Maresca, too, remains interested in another of his former Chelsea charges in the shape of Pedro Neto. Brazil winger Savinho remains heavily linked with a move to Tottenham and Neto has been earmarked as his potential replacement at the Etihad, although Chelsea value him in the same price bracket as Gusto. MORE: Man Utd ready to abandon pursuit of top target to focus on World Cup star MORE: Vinicius Junior agrees new Real Madrid contract after Arsenal interest MORE: Arsenal ‘pushing hard’ to sign £42m Tottenham star after Chelsea approach