Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Chelsea are preparing for a late-window clearout, with Raheem Sterling among nine players the club is looking to move on before the summer transfer deadline.
Sterling, 30, endured a disappointing loan spell at Arsenal
last season and still has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract. Both
the player and Chelsea are said to prefer finding a permanent solution to his
future, though another loan deal remains possible.
The winger is one of several players earmarked for exits in
what has been described as an end-of-window “fire sale.” Chelsea are also
working on sales or loans for Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Renato
Veiga, Axel Disasi, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, and potentially Tyrique
George. Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino has also attracted interest from
European clubs.
The Blues believe they could raise close to £300 million in
player sales by the close of the window, significantly reducing their net
spend.
Sterling has drawn interest from Fulham, who are keen on
keeping him in London, where his family are settled. West Ham and Crystal
Palace have also been linked, while other Premier League and foreign clubs are
monitoring his situation.
Sterling has reportedly been informed by manager Enzo Maresca
that he will not feature for Chelsea this season. His absence from the club’s
official website’s first-team section further underlines his status.
The former Manchester City forward joined Chelsea in the
summer of 2022 for £47.5 million but has struggled to recapture his best form
in recent years.
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