Bayer Leverkusen are weighing up a move for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarría as they look to strengthen their defensive options. The Bundesliga club have made initial inquiries about the defender’s availability as they assess candidates to provide competition in the full-back position.
Chavarría is contracted to the La Liga side until 2030 and possesses a release clause valued at €25 million. Reports suggest Leverkusen would prefer to negotiate a lower fee rather than trigger the clause outright, though any approach would need to satisfy Rayo Vallecano’s valuation. The Madrid-based club are under no immediate pressure to sell given the long-term nature of his current deal.
Premier League competition
The Rhineland outfit face competition from England for Chavarría’s signature. Both Nottingham Forest and Brentford have registered interest in the left-back and could rival Leverkusen should they formalise their pursuit. This growing attention may force Leverkusen to act decisively if they wish to secure the player ahead of the new season.
Free transfer alternative
Leverkusen are also considering Raphaël Guerreiro as an alternative option. The Portugal international will become a free agent when his contract with Bayern Munich expires, offering a more economical solution to their full-back requirements. However, Chavarría represents a longer-term investment given his existing contract terms and potential resale value.
The coming weeks will determine whether Leverkusen press ahead with a formal offer for Chavarría or pivot towards the experienced Guerreiro. With multiple Premier League clubs monitoring the situation, Rayo Vallecano may yet face a battle to retain their defender beyond the current transfer window despite his release clause providing clear protection.