Overview

• Sterling remains separated from the first team with Axel Disasi and David Datro Fofana, using different facilities and eating away from the main squad.
• He is earning £325,000 per week with two years left on his deal, leaving roughly £30 million in guaranteed wages outstanding.
• Fulham explored a deal but moved on, while Crystal Palace and West Ham held internal discussions without making bids.
• Reporting indicates he is not considering Turkey or Saudi Arabia, and suggestions of talks with Besiktas are described as inaccurate.
• Chelsea contacted Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen and several London clubs over the summer, but no agreement followed after last season’s disappointing loan at Arsenal.