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Chelsea to replace Luis with Valencia fullback Gaya

Filipe Luis' future at Chelsea is in fresh doubt.

The Daily Star Sunday says Chelsea are ready to activate the £13.6million release clause in the contract of Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya.

That could see former Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis return to Spain from Stamford Bridge and join Valencia in exchange.

Luis, 29, has failed to establish a regular place in Jose ­Mourinho's side and Chelsea see Gaya, 19, as an outstanding prospect.

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