Chelsea agree terms with Cucurella replacement

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with a Rayo Vallecano player as a replacement for Marc Cucurella.

What happened. Chelsea have reached an agreement with a Rayo Vallecano player over personal terms, with the player seen as a replacement for Marc Cucurella.

• The move follows a request from Xabi Alonso.
• The reported fee is £42 million.

The deal appears to be progressing, with personal terms agreed, but the transfer is not yet completed.

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