A boost for Xabi Alonso! Chelsea attempt to sign Spanish defender
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Rayo Vallecano could be in for a lucrative summer.
Details: London side Chelsea are pressing ahead with their squad reinforcement plans and have taken another step towards signing 28-year-old Spanish defender Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano.
According to Marca, the English club's management has submitted a new transfer bid for the Spanish player to Rayo Vallecano. As a result, negotiations between the two clubs have entered a more active phase.
Chelsea view Chavarría as one of their top targets to strengthen the defensive line and are hoping to convince the Spanish club to agree to a deal in the near future.
The final decision now rests with Rayo Vallecano, who are considering the improved offer from the Premier League club.
Pep Chavarría's transfer value is estimated at €10 million by Transfermarkt, and his contract with Rayo runs until 2030.
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