Overview
- Sterling remains frozen out under Enzo Maresca and has not played this season, with reports saying he is training away from the first-team group.
- Multiple outlets report Chelsea are prepared to cover a large share of the winger’s £300,000–£325,000 weekly wage to enable a January departure.
- Fulham are credited with renewed interest, though Goal notes their immediate focus is a second bid for PSV striker Ricardo Pepi after an initial offer was rejected.
- Former Man City adviser Stefan Borson told Football Insider that West Ham could be a fit if Chelsea heavily subsidise the deal, with Nuno Espírito Santo’s side seeking reinforcements.
- Borson also suggested an overseas loan is unlikely due to Chelsea already having six international loans and because the player is reluctant to move abroad, while a contract running to June 2027 adds to the complexity.