Overview
- Sources say West Ham proposed a loan, which Sterling turned down because he will only leave on a permanent deal or via a loan with an obligation to buy.
- Fulham’s interest has been revived, with multiple reports indicating Sterling is leaning toward the Cottagers as he weighs January options.
- ESPN reports his stance is unchanged despite Enzo Maresca’s departure, with no expectation of a first‑team return at Chelsea.
- Chelsea want his £325,000‑per‑week salary off the books and he has around 18 months left on his contract after joining for £47.5m in 2022.
- West Ham, sitting in the relegation zone, are pressing on with other targets, agreeing a fee for Gil Vicente striker Pablo and moving for Lazio’s Taty Castellanos.