Raheem Sterling will conclude his Chelsea contract before looking for a new team this week. Sterling’s £325,000-a-week contract, which ends in three years, has been cited as a barrier to his departure after his first-team ban.
Chelsea have been monitoring Sancho’s position and may interfere with Juventus’ loan bid. Despite Enzo Maresca’s huge range of possibilities, the Italian has removed Sterling from his plans.
Chelsea has added variety in attack with the signings of Pedro Neto and João Félix this summer.
Since being frozen out last week, Sterling has been linked to Juventus, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace. However, Chelsea and the 29-year-old must discuss his contract.
Sterling is the club’s highest-earning player, making his sale difficult. If he took a pay reduction at his next club, would Chelsea owe him? United is reportedly focused in selling Scott McTominay to Napoli.
Chelsea will certainly be busy this week as Maresca seeks a striker and defense. Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, who may join PSG, is the top offensive target.
Chelsea want Osimhen on loan and have been in talks with Napoli to move Romelu Lukaku. That bothers the Nigerian, who won’t drop his exorbitant wages. Napoli have lowered their offer for Osimhen, but he has rejected Al-Ahli’s interest.
Chelsea have considered Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán and Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin as attacking alternatives. If Chelsea striker Armando Broja’s loan to Ipswich fails, Everton may sign him.
Maresca has six senior centre-backs, although Trevoh Chalobah is unpopular. Offers for Axel Disasi and Benoît Badiashile will be considered. The head coach wants a passing-game-friendly defense. Chalobah is yet to gain popularity.
Chelsea wants to sell many players. Bournemouth are considering loaning goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
An bid for Sancho, who earns £300,000 a week, may include England left-back Ben Chilwell, who has no future at the club.
Carney Chukwuemeka may quit, and Ângelo Gabriel, Deivid Washington, David Datro Fofana, and Cesare Casadei are in question. Empoli is luring Tino Anjorin.
