According to Ángel García (Cazurreando), Spanish left-back Javi López, 24, is being considered by Rayo Vallecano as a potential replacement for Pep Chavarría. Rayo Vallecano expects to transfer Chavarría to Chelsea in a major sale, and the club's manager, Beñat San José, wants a replacement with LaLiga experience. The same source states that Álex Moreno of Girona is another option under consideration. Conversations regarding Javi López have already taken place. López's future at Real Sociedad is not guaranteed because the club paid €6.5 million for him in 2024 and would like to recover a portion of that investment, potentially to sign a new left-back. Earlier in the transfer window, Levante and Osasuna were also reportedly interested in López. López has five caps for Spain's U21 team and a contract with Real Sociedad until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €5.00m.