Chelsea's Plans to Sign Pep Chavarria Have Hit a Snag Over Price

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Chelsea's Plans to Sign Pep Chavarria Have Hit a Snag Over Price

Chelsea were told to offer $19M for Chavarria but Rayo Vallecano have since moved the goalposts and are now demanding more, per Ben Jacobs. The 28-year-old left-back is keen on the move and personal terms are not an issue, but the fee gap remains. Chelsea need a replacement after selling Cucurella to Real Madrid this summer.

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