Chelsea have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria for a €19m fixed fee plus €2m in add-ons, adding another piece to Xabi Alonso's busy summer rebuild at Stamford Bridge.
Valentin Barco has completed his move from Strasbourg while Chelsea pursue Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria as Marc Cucurella's replacement. Here is what Xabi Alonso can expect from both arrivals this season.
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Pep Chavarria after agreeing personal terms in principle, with club-to-club talks now focused on a fee well below the Rayo Vallecano defender's release clause.
Chelsea have submitted a second offer for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria after agreeing personal terms, though the gap to the Spanish club's valuation still defines how quickly a deal can close.
Chelsea are preparing a second official offer for Pep Chavarria after personal terms were agreed, as Xabi Alonso targets a specialist left-back following Marc Cucurella's move to Real Madrid.
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea rebuild on the left flank hit a detour when Alejandro Grimaldo chose Atletico Madrid, opening the door for Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria after Marc Cucurella's exit to Real Madrid.
After Marc Cucurella's exit to Real Madrid, Chelsea are reshaping their left side under Xabi Alonso, with reports indicating advanced talks for Rayo Vallecano wing-back Pep Chavarria alongside younger options already in motion.
Chelsea have opened talks for Pep Chavarria but Rayo Vallecano rejected their first offer, with incoming boss Xabi Alonso pushing hard to land the Spanish left-back as Marc Cucurella's replacement.
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