According to the Daily Mail, Raheem Sterling is set to join Chelsea on a four-year contract as the Blues close in on a £45 million deal with Manchester City.
Thomas Tuchel has already lost Romelu Lukaku this summer after allowing the striker to go on loan to Inter Milan. His attack needs to be revamped, and he currently lacks a true goal-scorer.
Sterling has consistently scored in double figures since the 2017/18 season. His total goal tally for Manchester City is now 131 from 337 appearances, so he'd undoubtedly provide a much-needed threat to Chelsea.
The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for Sterling in recent weeks, and the Daily Mail claims that there is growing optimism that the attacker will join Chelsea this summer.
According to the newspaper, Sterling will sign a four-year contract with Chelsea, and a £45 million deal is now close to being agreed upon after talks between all parties heated up in recent days.
According to the Daily Mail, Sterling has held positive talks with Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel about how he'd fit into the club's plans, and the 27-year-old is now eager to move to West London.
Manchester City's Sterling situation
At Etihad, the England international has fallen down the pecking order. Now that City have signed Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, the former Liverpool man's problems could worsen.
Pep Guardiola primarily used him as a false nine or on the left flank. However, the Premier League champions appear to be overloaded in attack, and Sterling could be the first casualty. His playing time has been steadily decreasing. As a result, despite his contract expiring next summer, he has not committed to a long-term future with the Sky Blues.
Will Sterling be able to fit in at Chelsea?
Chelsea's goal-scoring threat is largely based on quick counterattacks. Lukaku struggled under Tuchel because he did not fit into his system, but Sterling should be a better fit for his style of play.
He is one of the best in 1v1 situations, and his direct style should fit in well at Chelsea. Tuchel and his team have been pushing England forward, and the transition appears to be a matter of time.
Sterling's tumultuous tenure at City may be coming to an end. Let's see how this proposed move plays out....
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