Manchester City and Chelsea have reportedly agreed a fee for Raheem Sterling this summer.
The 27-year-old is high on the list of targets for Thomas Tuchel, who is looking to add to his attack.
This comes following recent reports that the Blues remained optimistic in their hopes of completing the transfer.
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The winger has one year left on his current deal at Man City and could be on the way out, with Pep Guardiola’s side willing to let him leave.
It has now been reported by Bobby Vincent of football.london that a fee of £45 million plus a further £10 million in add-ons has been reached.
The fee is said to be £55 million in total, with Sterling keen to make the switch to Stamford Bridge.
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Despite the report stating that all is agreed, Fabrizio Romano revealed that conversations are still ongoing for the winger.
Tuchel has already discussed a potential move with Sterling this summer, promising him that he will be a key part of his Chelsea team going forward.
Speaking on the ‘Why Always Us Podcast’, Sam Lee of the Athletic hinted that a deal had already been completed.
He said: "I was speaking to somebody last week who reckons (Gabriel) Jesus (to Arsenal) and Sterling are both done.
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“We're all very cautious of that word done in the transfer industry because it could mean anything, but it certainly seems to be where that one is heading."
The Daily Mail also reported that a move was on the verge of being completed, quoting £45 million as the fee.
The report also stated that both Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko were of interest to Tuchel, alongside Sterling, with the England international set to sign a four-year deal.
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Scoring 91 Premier League goals in 225 appearances, Sterling played a key part as his side lifted four domestic league titles during his time in Manchester but could be set to make the move back south.
This comes following reports that Chelsea will miss out on Leeds United star Raphinha.
Barcelona are said to be ‘close’ to completing the signing of Raphinha despite Chelsea’s interest.
Leeds United accepted the Blues’ £55 million offer earlier this week but Chelsea failed to agree personal terms with the winger as he made his preference to join Barcelona clear.
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Tuchel has already been promised up to six signings this summer by the new owners at Chelsea, with the attack and defence eyed as the priority.
Sterling could be the first name through the door before his Man City teammate could also join, with the Blues said to be keen on signing Nathan Ake.
It remains to be seen whether a double swoop could be pulled off as Guardiola’s side negotiate with the Blues.
Topics: Chelsea, Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours, Manchester City, Raheem Sterling, Football, Transfers, Premier League
Nick Emms