Chelsea weighing up Sterling transfer bid

Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester City and England striker, Raheem Sterling, according to Thesun.

The Blues are aiming to bridge the gap with City and get into the Prem title picture – and see Sterling as a perfect addition to do so.

Sterling, 27, is fresh from winning his fourth Premier League crown with Pep Guardiola’s side – starting 23 of the 38 games along the way.

According to the Telegraph, Europe’s top clubs feel that Sterling could be available this summer.

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The winger has one year remaining on his City contract.

Sterling has yet to confirm a decision regarding his future, but teams at home and abroad feel that they may be able to convince him to join them.

It’s claimed that Chelsea have shown the keenest interest in the England star.

Under new owner Todd Boehly, the Blues are aiming to recruit a new star attacker ahead of next season.

Ousmane Dembele and Christopher Nkunku are on their shortlist, while Robert Lewandowski and Sterling’s City team-mate Gabriel Jesus have been mentioned.

In addition to Chelsea, Real Madrid are monitoring Sterling’s situation closely and could make a move.

Barcelona also like the former Liverpool ace, while Bayern Munich could turn their attention his way should they fail to sign current Reds ace Sadio Mane.

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Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is set to take a lead role in the club’s summer recruitment.

As well as a forward, the Blues are set to target new defenders, following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Sevilla’s French ace Jules Kounde is high on their wishlist of replacements.

While Milan Skriniar and Josko Gvardiol have also been mentioned.