Overview
- Sterling left Chelsea by mutual consent on 28 January and, as a free agent, can sign outside the transfer window.
- Reports say Tottenham are exploring a short‑term move, with West Ham, Fulham and Crystal Palace also interested and Juventus, Napoli, Bayern Munich and Roma monitoring.
- Sources indicate Sterling is willing to accept less than a third of his former €375,000‑per‑week wage to facilitate a deal.
- Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna cautioned that Sterling’s financial expectations could still complicate a move.
- The 31-year-old has not played since May 2025 and struggled on loan at Arsenal with one goal in 28 games, making consistent minutes a priority in his next club.