Raheem Sterling is said to have already passed Thomas Tuchel's test to join Chelsea this summer but, in doing so, the Blues have a difficult decision on their hands. The Manchester City forward has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge, although Real Madrid and Arsenal are also said to be interested.
But, should the west Londoners win the 27-year-old's signature, it will cast doubt over the futures of Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech, according to The Athletic. The report outlines that Sterling - and well as possibly Ousmane Dembele - would be signings that could see Tuchel replace the Chelsea pair.
England international Sterling, valued at around £59million by CIES Football Observatory, featured 30 times for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League last season, directly contributing to 19 goals. Sterling, who sees his contract at the Etihad expire in 2023, has operated across City's front-three in spectacular fashion, arming Tuchel with another option in the false-nine role.
