Chelsea have stepped up their pursuit of Pep Chavarría by submitting an improved offer to Rayo Vallecano, with negotiations between the two clubs continuing to progress.
The Spanish left-back remains one of Xabi Alonso’s priority defensive targets as Chelsea push to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
Softfootball understands Chelsea agreed personal terms with Chavarría back in early July, putting the Blues in a strong position as talks with Rayo Vallecano advance.
The latest development comes just minutes after Chelsea suffered a dramatic 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in a pre-season friendly in Sydney.
Richarlison struck a stoppage-time winner to hand Spurs victory despite Tottenham playing the closing stages with 10 men, highlighting areas Chelsea are still looking to strengthen before the start of the 2026/27 campaign.
Chelsea remain confident of reaching an agreement for Chavarría as Xabi Alonso continues reshaping his squad, with negotiations expected to continue in the coming days.
