Raheem Sterling looks set to leave Chelsea this summer but could stay in the Premier League.
signed Sterling from Manchester City two years ago in a deal worth £47.5 million, but last week he was told he will struggle for game time under new coach Enzo Maresca this season.He was also left out of Chelsea 's squad submitted to UEFA ahead of their Conference League play-off first leg victory against Servette on Thursday.
The club have agreed to present Sterling with options to facilitate his departure before transfer deadline day next week, and have already given hisSterling's huge £325,000 per week salary could make a move difficult, although it's understood the 29-year-old would take a pay-cut if presented with the right kind of project.Serie A giants Juventus are interested in Sterling, as are Aston Villa.
While Palace are not a club of the same stature as Chelsea, the fact that Sterling's family are settled in London following his move from City two years ago could play into their favour. Alex Brotherton is a journalist at SPORTbible. He has previously worked with publications including the Manchester Evening News, GOAL and BBC Sport. He is a football fanatic, but also dabbles in tennis and American football. He can often be found watching dreadful non-league football.Raheem Sterling has already made thoughts clear on shock return to former club following Chelsea snub
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