Saturday, 26th July, 2014



La Liga side Rayo Vallecano have moved into pole position to sign Chelsea attacking midfielder Gael Kakuta.

The 23-year-old spent last season away from Stamford Bridge, taking in loan spells at Dutch outfit Vitesse and Serie A giants Lazio.



However, Lazio opted against pursuing a permanent deal for the Frenchman, leaving him heading back to Chelsea.

Sporting Lisbon have been interested in taking Kakuta to Portugal, however according to French sports daily L'Equipe, Rayo Vallecano are now favourites to sign the player.

 


Kakuta's chances at Chelsea look limited, though it is not yet clear whether his exit will be on another loan or a permanent switch.

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Rayo Vallecano finished 12th in La Liga last term, collecting 43 points from 38 games.

The club start their new campaign by hosting champions Atletico Madrid on 24th August.

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