talkSPORT: Sterling is expected to leave the team before closing the window, and may be the next Fulham Crystal Palace West Ham

August 22 According to talkSPORT, Sterling is expected to leave Chelsea before the transfer window is closed. Although Chelsea prefers permanent transfers, the loan option has not been ruled out. Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham United are all possible destinations for Sterling, and he himself hopes to stay in London.

In July 2022, Sterling joined Chelsea from Manchester City for a transfer fee of £47.5 million. So far, he has played 81 times for the Blues and scored 19 goals. He was loaned to Arsenal last season and made 21 appearances. Sterling, 30, understands that he is not in Maresca's plan, but his contract with Chelsea will not expire until 2027.

Fulham had expressed interest in Sterling in July, but had not yet made a formal offer to Chelsea. Kevin of Donetsk miners, Rice Nelson of Arsenal and Philip Otel of Basel are also the attack line choices that Fulham considers. Fulham may sign two new attackers or wingers in the final days of the transfer window.

Crystal Palace has not made any substantial moves yet, but they are close to Chelsea and loaned Ben Chilville in the second half of last season. With Eze transferring to Arsenal, Crystal Palace now needs to find another attacker, but their primary goal is to find a No. 10 player.

West Ham United is also a possible option. Sterling had a good relationship with Hammers coach Graham Porter when he was at Stamford Bridge. Sterling is waiting for Chelsea to offer more options at the end of the transfer window. He tends to stay in the Premier League and wants to stay in London.

Sterling has made 82 appearances for England and is still hoping to be selected for next summer's World Cup lineup. Although it seems difficult at the moment, Tuchel makes it clear that he will evaluate all senior England players based on his performance in the 2025/26 season, age is not a decisive factor. This is also the reason why Ivan Tony and Jordan Henderson are currently in Tuchel's plan, and Gallish has a chance to be selected if he performs well in Everton.

Sterling's weekly salary at Stamford Bridge is more than £300,000, and Chelsea is willing to rent it out. He wasn't in Maresca's plan, and the Italian coach didn't even mention the former England international throughout the summer.

Regarding his World Cup prospects, talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara believes Sterling needs to find a stable game time. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said: "I think he has had several opportunities to prove himself, but the results are not ideal. He is very talented, worked hard in the Premier League for many years, and was once a top player. But his performance has not reached the level he should have. Who said he can't have a good loan experience? Who said he can't return to England? Sterling can be very good when he is in good shape, but he lacks stability."

With the transfer window about to close, Sterling needs to find a new partner as soon as possible. If he really wants to return to England, he can't waste a year on Chelsea's bench. The question is how interested teams and Chelsea agree on his high salary.