Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Raheem Sterling from Manchester City this summer, as has been reported in recent weeks.
Thomas Tuchel is set to be backed in the transfer market by the west London club's new ownership, with the German coach eyeing reinforcements in attack as uncertainty looms over what is next for each of Romelu Lukaku, Timo Werner, Christian Pulisic, and Hakim Ziyech at Stamford Bridge.
With one year remaining on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium, Raheem Sterling could express a desire to leave, as it remains unlikely Manchester City will allow the England international to stay put into next summer, when he could leave on a free once his contract runs out.
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After a day of increasing developments, here is everything that has now been reported on Raheem Sterling and a possible switch to Chelsea for the Manchester City forward ahead of the new campaign.
Nathan Gissing, CFCNewsPage
It was believed previously that Chelsea were prioritising a move for Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele, whilst holding a strong interest in Raheem Sterling - who recently returned from international duty ahead of Manchester City's pre-season tour of the United States in July.
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However, Nathan Gissing revealed on Sunday morning that there is now a feeling that Chelsea have a greater interest in Raheem Sterling over Ousmane Dembele - whom they remain interested in, but have concerns over his fitness record in recent years.
Gianluca Di Marzio, Sky Italy
The Italian journalist reported for Sky in Italy that Chelsea were confident in securing the services of Raheem Sterling, although it was claimed that a transfer fee could be struck at around £35 million - a sum that was subsequently shut down by sources in England later in the day.
Ben Ransom, Sky Sports
Chelsea are once again claimed to be interested in signing Raheem Sterling, as he enters the final 12 months on his contract at Manchester City, although it would take a fee closer to £60 million for a deal to be agreed.
Sky Sports
Thomas Tuchel is reportedly a big admirer of Raheem Sterling and believes the four-time Premier League champion will be more suited to Chelsea's style of play than Romelu Lukaku - who looks set to return to Inter on loan after a disastrous campaign in west London.
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However, whilst Manchester City value Sterling at £60 million, Chelsea believe an amount nearer to £35 million - similar to what Bayern Munich look set to sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool for - would be a fairer price.
Simon Johnson and Sam Lee, The Athletic
According to the Athletics reporters, Chelsea are now growing in confidence to sign Raheem Sterling this summer, aligning itself with claims from Sky in Italy earlier in the day. The Englishman is claimed to have been enquiring about how life is at Stamford Bridge under Thomas Tuchel.
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A source at Chelsea - according to the Athletic - believes the only stumbling block for a deal to go ahead is a price, with Manchester City believed to be demanding in excess of £50 million for Sterling.
Moreover, despite Gabriel Jesus looking set to join Arsenal, Pep Guardiola is not expected to bring in addition reinforcements in attack should Sterling leave after the signings of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.
Matt Law, The Telegraph
Sources have indicated Manchester City will demand between £50 million - £60 million for Raheem Sterling, according to this report, but have not yet opened talks with the Premier League champions over a potential fee; somewhat contradicting the word from elsewhere.
Gary Jacob, The Times
Chelsea are claimed to have been informed by Manchester City officials that they will have to pay £60 million for Raheem Sterling this summer, with interest growing in the England international at Stamford Bridge.
Jacob Steinberg, The Guardian
According to a report from this newspaper, Manchester City are now expecting Raheem Sterling to leave the club this summer, with Chelsea set to step up their interest after Romelu Lukaku returns on loan to Inter.
Fabrizio Romano
As per his report on Twitter, Raheem Sterling has become Chelsea's top transfer target while Manchester City are seeking a transfer fee of around €55 million/€60 million - while an approach from the London club of €25 million and add-ons had been turned down from the Premier League champions.
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Romano continues by insisting that Chelsea will return with a new bid soon, with City open to letting him leave the club. Etihad officials reportedly want a combined fee of around €100 million/€110 million from the sales of Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling this summer.
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