The transfer window is a few days old and it's already clear it's going to be a busy one for Chelsea. The Blues would see some movement both in and out of the club in an ideal world as Thomas Tuchel looks to rebuild his team after the early departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
While Chelsea's backline and midfield is crying out for attention, the uncertainty over Romelu Lukaku's future and that of the players that flank him leave an opportunity for a forward to come into the club. No offers have been forthcoming for the likes of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic thus far, but the Blues are understood to have held talks with Ousmane Dembele, while bringing Raheem Sterling to the club is also being considered.
The latter has won four Premier League titles with Manchester City in addition to four League Cups and an FA Cup trophy but has entered the final year of his contract under Pep Guardiola. Could Chelsea be his next destination? football.london spoke to Manchester City writer Alex Brotherton to get the lowdown on the England international and why the Citizens would consider letting him depart.
