chelsea There has been progress in the pursuit of Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarría this summer.
The Blues want the left-back to replace Mark Cucurella, who completed a permanent move to Real Madrid in June.
Xabi Alonso has named the 28-year-old as his main target and Chelsea are keen to please their new manager.
On Wednesday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That La Liga side rejected the Blues' €9m offer.
Later that day, we broadcast news The Premier League side increased their bid to €15m. Rayo Vallecano again turned it down and cited the Spaniard's €50m release clause.
Chelsea are refusing to accept defeat
Marca first reported about it West London club interest Monday at Pep Chavarria.
A recent report from Mark Now claim his experience, performances and ability to fit into different systems have convinced Chelsea.
Xabi Alonso's side have made progress by reaching an agreement with the player, without mentioning details.
They now have to agree terms with Rayo Vallecano and want to finalize his signing 'without prolonging the negotiations too much'.
The report states that the English club have offered €12m while the La Liga side are requesting €20m. That's €30 million less than yesterday's claim, and the figures on this transfer are all over the place.
There is distance in valuation, but both clubs continue to negotiate an agreement. Chelsea are optimistic as they intend to 'gradually meet the demands' set by the Spanish club.
Marca claim that all parties are keen to reach an agreement, and this will be key for the Blues to unlock a deal in the coming days.
Spain's conflicting claims
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They claim Rayo Vallecano president Martin Presa has denied any negotiations with Chelsea and have mentioned Pep Chavarría's €50m clause.
Therefore, the Spanish club has rejected Chelsea's offer, without mentioning details. Actually, the former players are considering filing a complaint against the English club with FIFA.
Chavarría's contract is until 2030, and transfer market He is worth €10 million.
