Chelsea are looking to sign Rayo Vallecano defender Pep Chavarria, Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as the Blues also look to raise £230m in sales

Chelsea are considering a move for Rayo Vallecano's 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, the 27-year-old Spain international who moved to Real Madrid.

Tottenham have set their sights on Rayo Vallecano's Romania right-back Andrei Ratiu, 26, as they prepare for Real Madrid to step up their interest in 25-year-old Spain defender Pedro Porro.

Valencia, Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano are expected to battle for the signature of former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez, 32, who is out of favour at Inter Milan.

Spanish striker Michu, 29, is set to end his difficult time with Swansea City by rejoining Rayo Vallecano