Raheem Sterling’s future lies away from Chelsea and there is no shortage of interest in him, with three Premier League clubs in the race for his signature.
The 30-year-old was axed from the first team at Stamford Bridge a year ago, informed that he was no longer in contention to play under manager Enzo Maresca.
The England international secured an ideal move across London to join Arsenal, but that season-long deal did not work out brilliantly.
Sterling made little impact with the Gunners, scoring just one goal in the Carabao Cup, and there was no interest from the north London club in making the move permanent.
Now back at Chelsea but not training with the first team, the Blues are very keen to get rid of him and the winger wants to find somewhere to play.
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TalkSPORT report that three Premier League clubs hold an interest in the former Liverpool and Manchester City star, with West Ham joining Crystal Palace and Fulham in considering a move.
With Sterling reportedly keen to stay in London, he appears very likely to get his wish, although any deal is made somewhat complicated by the player’s huge wages.
The 82-cap England international reportedly earns £325,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge, an amount which will not be covered by any of the interested Premier League clubs.
Juventus have also been credited with an interest in Sterling, but staying in the Premier League remains the most likely outcome.
The likes of Ben Chilwell and Axel Disasi are in the same situation as Sterling at Chelsea, banished from first team activities and are hoping to secure moves away as soon as possible.
Raheem Sterling’s Premier League stats
Total
Apps: 396
Goals: 123
Assists: 65
2024/25 season at Arsenal
Apps: 17
Goals: 0
Assists: 2
Chelsea
Apps: 59
Goals: 14
Assists: 7
Even if Sterling wanted to stay and fight for his place at Chelsea, the competition in forward areas in Maresca’s squad is immense.
Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have been brought in this summer to compete with Nicolas Jackson up front.
Meanwhile in the position behind the central striker Jamie Gittens and Estevao have arrived, with Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Christopher Nkunku already in the squad.
RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons is also expected to make the move to west London, while the Blues are also linked with Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho.
There will be outgoings before the window closes as well, with Armando Broja set to join Burnley on a permanent deal, while Chelsea are open to offers for Jackson and Nkunku.
Midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is also on the verge of joining Everton after making 36 appearances in all competitions in his one season at Chelsea.