Rayo Vallecano, 8th in La Liga, sees Chelsea try to sign Pep Chavarria to cover Marc Cucurella's departure. The offer from the Londoners has been rejected, but now negotiations are advancing. According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea has presented a new offer to sign the left-back of Rayo Vallecano. The negotiation between Chelsea and Rayo Vallecano are 'advancing' after Xabi Alonso's team presented an improved offer after agreeing personal terms with Chavarria. Chelsea had offered 12.8 million euros for Chavarria, but Rayo Vallecano rejected it. The team of Xabi Alonso is in the fight to keep Chavarria, but the offer of Chelsea is attractive. Rayo Vallecano is in the 8th position in La Liga with 50 points, 12 wins, 14 draws and 12 losses in 38 games. The team has a -3 goal difference and is 44 points behind the leaders of Barcelona. Their next game is on February 14, 2027 against Celta Vigo.