Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria as 11th summer signing

Chelsea are nearing a deal for Rayo Vallecano's left-back, with personal terms already agreed.

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What happened. Chelsea are close to agreeing a club-to-club deal with Rayo Vallecano for defender Pep Chavarria, who has already agreed personal terms.

• The 28-year-old has been a target for about a month.
• Xabi Alonso is driving the move after being impressed last season.
• Chelsea need a left-back after Marc Cucurella's £51.7m exit.

A club-to-club agreement is pending, which would make Chavarria Chelsea's sixth summer signing.

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