Chelsea are reportedly prepared to loan out Raheem Sterling after struggling to sell him permanently.
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The Telegraph states that Chelsea are prepared to loan out the 30-year-old again, following an underwhelming stint at Arsenal last season. The Blues are reportedly trying to sell eight more players before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
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Sterling's career appears to be heading in the wrong direction after falling out of favour at Chelsea and failing to impress on loan at Arsenal last season. The England international, who scored one goal and added five assists in 28 appearances for the Gunners in 2024-25, has been linked with Fulham but is also open to the right opportunities outside of London.
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The report adds that Chelsea are trying to arrange permanent exits or loans for Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Renato Veiga, Carney Chukwuemeka, Ben Chilwell, and potentially Tyrique George and Aaron Anselmino.
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Former Manchester City man Sterling, who has scored 19 goals and added 15 assists in 81 games for Chelsea, is said to be on wages in excess of £300,000 a week at Stamford Bridge, and that is proving a difficult hurdle when it comes to moving him on. Incidentally, his contract runs until 2027.