Chelsea Plotting Manchester City Raid As Third Target Emerges Following Raheem Sterling And Nathan Ake Talks

Chelsea are interested in signing all of Raheem Sterling, Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City this summer, according to a new report.

The Blues are seeking to strengthen their squad following the takeover by the consortium led by Todd Boehly, who is leading negotiations over Thomas Tuchel's top targets ahead of the new campaign.

After a disappointing campaign at Stamford Bridge, the west Londoners are set to introduce wholesale changes to the squad as they close in on sanctioning a season-long loan for record signing Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan.

Todd Boehly, part of the consortium that owns Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge (Image: Alamy)

Raheem Sterling has emerged as a priority target in attack for Thomas Tuchel, who has held positive talks with the England international over how he would fit into the German's starting XI at Chelsea.

Chelsea are set to make an improved offer for the 27-year-old this week after Sterling communicated his desire to leave Manchester City for regular first-team football elsewhere.

Personal terms are yet to be agreed between Chelsea and Raheem Sterling, who was keen on staying put at the Etihad Stadium had Pep Guardiola provided him with assurances over regular game time in the peak years of his professional career.

Raheem Sterling in action for Manchester City against Atletico Madrid at the Etihad Stadium (Image: Alamy)

Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel are further believed to have held a long-standing interest in Nathan Ake, who joined Manchester City from Bournemouth in 2020.

After playing a bit-part role in defence in his debut campaign in Manchester, the Dutchman was crucial in filling in for the likes of Ruben Dias and John Stones at key stages of the past season.

Despite reported interest from Newcastle and Eddie Howe, Ake has stated he is happy at City and is keen on getting more minutes in the locker next season as he looked set to stay put at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake celebrates after scoring against Leeds United (Image: Alamy)

According to a new report by Simon Jones of The Daily Mail, Chelsea have added Oleksandr Zinchenko to their wishlist of players currently representing Manchester City, also featuring Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake.

It remains to be seen whether a triple swoop for the Manchester City stars can be financed this summer and whether the Premier League champions can be persuaded into sending three of their current first-team starts to a direct title rival.

Sources close to Manchester City have revealed Chelsea owner Todd Boehly held private talks with City officials on Monday regarding the Etihad club's valuations of Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake.

Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates Manchester City's 2021/22 Premier League title (Image: Alamy)

However, it is now believed the Blues are also keen on bringing Oleksandr Zinchenko to Stamford Bridge as Marcos Alonso looks set to depart the club this summer.

The Blues are expected to present a formal offer for Raheem Sterling in the coming days with a view of securing the forward's arrival in the coming week.

City are understood to be value Sterling at around £55 million - a price that would represent a shrewd piece of selling business from the Premier League champions for a player who is entering the final 12 months of his contract.

It is yet to be known whether Ake will seek an exit amid interest from Chelsea though it has been mentioned the Netherlands international is open to the idea of returning to west London.