Chelsea and Manchester City are in advanced talks over a deal for Raheem Sterling, with Thomas Tuchel determined to add the England winger to his attacking options.

One source has told Sky Sports News an agreement between the two clubs over a fee is "close", though another official has suggested this is an overly optimistic view of the current negotiations.
Any deal between Chelsea and City would be dependent on Sterling agreeing personal terms, and it's thought he would expect to outdo the salary he is currently on at City, in keeping with his status as one of the biggest attacking talents in the Premier League, in the prime of his career.
As previously reported, Sterling's relationship with Pep Guardiola and City remains very positive, with the Premier League champions content to let the 27-year-old leave, even to a rival, so long as there an acceptable bid in the region of £50m.
Sterling currently has only one year left on his existing contract at the Etihad, with no plans for that to be extended.
He is keen on discussing a possible move back to London, where much of his family is still based - he grew up in Neasden, just a few miles from Wembley.

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.
The 27-year-old believes he is in the decisive phase of his career and wants to make a significant contribution on and off the pitch.
The fact that City can afford to lose two attackers to members of the 'Big Six' - Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal for £45m and Sterling to Stamford Bridge - without trepidation is a sign of their solid recruitment and the gap that exists between the clubs.
Transfers between clubs at the top of the table are set to become more common as European teams struggle to financially compete with their English counterparts.
'Sterling a polarising target for Chelsea fans, but would help refresh attack'
The Athletic's Liam Twomey on Sky Sports News:
"I think it's a transfer that, potentially, works well for all parties. Sterling needs a change of scene; he has fallen out of favour at Manchester City, has a year left on his contract and there doesn't seem to be much of a market for him outside of Chelsea.
"I think a lot of the big Premier League clubs are experiencing this at the moment where it is easier for them to sell to each other, potentially, than to anyone else, given the finances involved. And Chelsea need a way to refresh their attacking options, particularly after letting Romelu Lukaku go back to Inter on loan.
"I think the new owners want to make a statement as well and while Raheem Sterling might not be the most exotic or exciting name to some Chelsea fans, he is Premier League proven, 27 years old, a key England international. He would clearly be a quality addition.
"I think Sterling is a little bit of a polarising target among Chelsea fans and I think part of that is just because he is so familiar. We know his flaws as a player so well, as well as his strengths, as we've been watching him forever in the Premier League and I think that feeds into the way a lot of Chelsea fans see him. But there is no denying he has been a very effective player in top teams in this league for a long, long time, so I think he'd be a very reliable performer.
"We are also seeing an increased willingness from Chelsea to look at Premier League proven targets. They have been burned in the last couple of years by signing players from other leagues who have maybe needed time to adapt or, in some cases, not really adapted at all and not been maximised in the team.
"Someone like Sterling who has already produced at a high level in the Premier League for many years, you can see why that would be attractive to Chelsea and, for Boehly, he's a big name. And at 27, he's someone you could still expect to be productive for several more years."
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Tozadklmsz
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chelsea can go for Wesley Fofana and get Sterling... we can manage with Broja
erichatton
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No improvement at all going down hill
Princespark6
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i don't even know what to say or how to say it concerning this deal
ManCityFanForever
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£65-80m will be goof
Ruybikmsyz
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what are Chelsea waiting for, we're tied of the manager
*the board and recruitment teams do the rest.
Zaptoez
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We are still talking of six signings when we are even yet to sign one player … mtchee Sign me Sterling and at least one experience defender, we are good to go
Ruybikmsyz
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what are Chelsea waiting for, we're tied of the manager
The manager is not the one in charge of signing players, the only thing managers do is to submit shortlist of the players they want and the board and recruitment teams to the rest... Go and rest if you don't know anything about football bro.
viweilopz
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same story every day
yowabcopr
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End of roman Era this new owner he is crazy 😭😭😭 mumu
Raabikr
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Raheem Sterling will forever be one of the most underrated players in Premier League history
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Tipeikstu
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Why this talk talk talk i bate it sign him if you wsnt to please im a man city fan.
Diobeimnu
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This is the transfer I so desire to come through. Man City letting Sterling to Chelsea is even a big surprise
ahmedoo11
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Advance talk everyday by day
AlexanderMadrid
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Rokbckpty
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Everyday Chelsea in advance talk to sign Manchester city forward. Why are we slow in transfers
pamadimnuy
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Aston Villa would be better
ClemJay
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Let's get this deal done quickly
Desmondeyum
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Raheem Sterling has over 100 Premier League goals, and has scored double figures in goals for 9 seasons in a row - he’s still only 27 years old… 💎 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞.
Desmondeyum
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Raheem Sterling will forever be one of the most underrated players in Premier League history
Jamesdon
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Shy una no want to sign any players we are waiting
jansannoh
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Because you want to see the downfall of Chelsea, that’s why you decided to take the club from Abraham but your plan will.
pebbknpst
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sterling is not up to 50 million pounds with one year remaining in his current contract
Emmanueldahn520Dahn
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Chelsea news have finished my battery [5percent]
Emmanueldahn520Dahn
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Everyday Chelsea in advance talk to sign Manchester city forward
Emmanueldahn520Dahn
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F***k** sign meh
Yumlmnpr
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But you guys posted yesterday that 45million pounds deal has already been agreed which one we will now follow ?
tozaimnrsz
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what are Chelsea waiting for, we're tied of the manager
Kennisvilla
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Good move if he eventually joins us at the Bridge.
bokiknrt
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for how long
bokiknrt
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since
Emmanueldahn520Dahn
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I'm tired 😪 of hearing this one f***king news
Capitalox
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Chelsea fans to Chelsea board to announce 1 player atleast 😢😢