Raheem Sterling and Chelsea agree £47.5m fee with Man City for forward


Raheem Sterling headed a shortlist of Thomas Tuchel's attacking targets and had entered the final year of his contract with Man City; Chelsea was on verge of reinforcing attacking options after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on loan. Chelsea has agreed to a £47.5million fee with Manchester City to sign forward Raheem Sterling. The 27-year-old is expected to undergo a medical in the next few days, with Chelsea hopeful Chelsea a deal will be completed in time to allow England forward to join the club's pre-season tour in the United States. Sterling has remained Chelsea's top target this summer, even though the Blues were strongly linked with Leeds forward Raphinha and his fellow Brazilian Richarlison. Sterling has agreed to personal terms on a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months and his medical will begin on Sunday afternoon.

Sterling joined City from Liverpool for an initial £49m in July 2015 and has played a key role in their success under Pep Guardiola. He has won four Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three League Cups at the Etihad Stadium, and scored 131 goals in 339 appearances for the reigning Premier League champions. Sterling has a 48 per cent big chance conversion rate. Sterling scored 13 Premier League goals last season. Sterling would offer Tuchel a guaranteed threat - he has directly contributed a combined 165 goals in the division in 320 appearances for Liverpool and City, as well as tactical flexibility and experience. Sterling wants greater minutes but also responsibility in this defining period of his career, and Chelsea are wanting a marquee signing to mark the start of a new era.

The move would not only benefit Chelsea. Sterling would improve on his understanding with England team-mates James and Mount, two players he can consult for a gauge on how Tuchel operates. Barcelona and Real Madrid have been linked but Chelsea. Thel is attracted by Sterling's versatility across the forward line, capable of playing on either flank or through the middle as a false nine - a tactic the German has preferred over the conventional target man. Lukaku's return on loan to Inter Milan hastens talk of Sterling's arrival.


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