Gossip: Blues close to signing left-back Chavarria

[BBC]Chelsea are close to finalising a deal with Rayo Vallecano for 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria, who has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side. (Athletic - subscription required)

>If Savinho decides to join Tottenham, Manchester City will turn to Chelsea and Portugal winger Pedro Neto and have already made contact with the 26-year-old's camp over a possible move. (Fabrizio Romano)

>Chelsea are eyeing a move for 26-year-old Porto and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who was previously linked with Manchester United and has a 60m euro (£51m) release clause. (Mirror)

>Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in Bologna's 28-year-old Colombia centre-back Jhon Lucumi, who has also been subject of bids from Serie A clubs Juventus and Como. (Quotidiano Sportivo - in Italian)

>Tottenham are interested in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson but are yet to make a formal approach for the 25-year-old Senegal international, who is valued at £65m by the Blues. (Mail)

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