Raheem Sterling is on the verge of joining Chelsea, after the Manchester City winger agreed personal terms with the London club on Wednesday.
MEN Sport understands that the England star was convinced to join by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel earlier this week, who was able to give him better assurances over playing time than Pep Guardiola was.
City and Chelsea are expected to soon agree on a fee, and as previously reported by MEN Sport Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has been negotiating privately over a price for Sterling with Txiki Begiristain and the City recruitment team for some weeks. The fee is likely to be in the region of £45m plus add-ons.
