Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Ben Jacobs· 5 Aug 2026
Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria, ending Leeds interest
Chelsea have made a breakthrough in talks for their top left-back target, paving the way for a €19m move.
Pep Chavarría
player
Player
Pep Chavarria
Position
Left-back
From
Rayo Vallecano
To
Chelsea
Reported fee
€19m
What happened. Chelsea are close to signing Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano after a major breakthrough in negotiations, likely ending their interest in Leeds United's Gabriel Gudmundsson.
- Chelsea are seeking a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who left for Real Madrid.
- Ben Jacobs reports the deal is nearing completion.
- The move means Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson is likely to stay.
If completed, Chavarria would fill the left-back void at Stamford Bridge this summer.
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