Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationCaughtOffsideUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 7 Aug 2026
Chelsea close in on Pep Chavarria as medical looms
Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria is reportedly heading to England to seal a Chelsea move.
Pep Chavarría
player
Player
Pep Chavarria
Position
Left-back
Current club
Rayo Vallecano
Linked club
Chelsea
What happened. Pep Chavarria is reportedly travelling to England to undergo a medical and sign his contract with Chelsea, finalising a long-linked transfer.
- The 28-year-old has been linked with Chelsea for a long time.
- A major breakthrough has reportedly been made in the deal.
- Fabrizio Romano gave the transfer his 'here we go'.
If confirmed, Chavarria would bolster Chelsea's left-back options.
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