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Chelsea have held clear-air talks with Raheem Sterling amid rumors of a permanent exit from the club, Goal can confirm.
Sterling’s Future at Chelsea
Sterling, who joined Chelsea from Liverpool in 2015, has been the subject of speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge.
The winger has been linked with a move to several clubs, including Manchester City and Real Madrid, with reports suggesting that Chelsea are open to selling him.
Clear-Air Talks
Goal understands that Chelsea have held talks with Sterling to discuss his future at the club.
The talks were held in an effort to clear the air and understand Sterling’s intentions, with the winger having been absent from the club’s last two matches.
Sterling’s Absence
Sterling missed Chelsea‘s 2-0 win over Southampton on Sunday, with the club citing a ‘family matter’ as the reason for his absence.
However, Goal has learned that Sterling was not present at the club’s Cobham training ground on Monday, with the winger believed to be considering his future at the club.
Transfer Deadline
The transfer deadline is just over two weeks away, and Chelsea are keen to resolve Sterling’s future as soon as possible.
If the winger does decide to leave the club, Chelsea will need to find a suitable replacement before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea‘s Options
Chelsea have been linked with several players who could replace Sterling, including Borussia Dortmund‘s Jadon Sancho and Crystal Palace‘s Wilfried Zaha.
The club are also considering recalling winger Kenedy from his loan spell at Newcastle United, with the Brazilian having impressed during his time at St. James’ Park.
Conclusion
Chelsea have held clear-air talks with Raheem Sterling amid rumors of a permanent exit from the club.
The winger’s future at Stamford Bridge remains uncertain, with the transfer deadline just over two weeks away.
Chelsea are keen to resolve Sterling’s future as soon as possible, with several players being considered as potential replacements.
