Chelsea eye Pep Chavarria as Cucurella replacement

Chelsea are yet to fill the left-back void left by Marc Cucurella's move to Real Madrid.

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What happened. Chelsea have approached Rayo Vallecano about signing Pep Chavarria as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, but talks have stalled over the fee.

• Chelsea initially quoted €15m, but Rayo raised asking price to €25m.
• Chavarria has four years left on his contract.
• Player is keen on the move, but no agreement yet.

Chelsea must decide whether to meet the increased asking price or look elsewhere for a left-back.

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