Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is open to a move to Man Utd ahead of the transfer deadline as internal talks continue, according to reports.
Sterling issued a statement questioning the club s decision to leave him out of the Blues 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester City on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
The statement read: Raheem Sterling is contracted to Chelsea Football Club for the next three years.
He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with.
He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend s fixture in some capacity.
As a camp, we have always had positive dialogue with, and assurance from, Chelsea FC in relation to Raheem s future at the club, so we look forward to gaining clarity on the situation. Until then, we will continue to support Raheem s desire to start the new season positively.
And Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed shortly after that it is probabably better for Sterling and fellow exile Ben Chilwell to leave Stamford Bridge this summer if they want regular minutes this campaign.
When asked about Sterling and Chilwell, Maresca told reporters on Wednesday: In this moment, they are training apart (from the squad). As I said, the situation with both of them is quite clear, there is not any update on the situation.
We have a big squad, for me it’s impossible to give everyone minutes so if they’re looking for minutes, probably it is better to leave. And in case they don’t leave, they have a contract here, they are Chelsea players.
MORE FROM FOOTBALL365
👉
👉
👉
as Chelsea look to ship him out before the transfer deadline.
A report earlier today claimed that Chelsea could offer Sterling to as part of a .
Bringing the latest on Sterling s future, former CBS Sports journalist : Chelsea will present options to Raheem Sterling this week. Sterling is open to #MUFC, should a move materialise, but all still early stages.
Sterling hasn’t yet engaged with any clubs directly. Internal talks with Chelsea key since there are obstacles to overcome between both parties before Sterling talks to potential new clubs.
