Crystal Palace are one of several teams interested in offering Raheem Sterling a Chelsea escape route – after the Blues made it clear he has no future under Enzo Maresca
- Chelsea are busy identifying potential destinations for Raheem Sterling
- Aston Villa have also made a tentative interest, but there are still many obstacles to overcome
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Crystal Palace are among the teams keen to offer Raheem Sterling a way out of Chelsea ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.
Sterling could leave Stamford Bridge after the club made it clear he has no future under head coach Enzo Maresca.
Blues executives have been busy identifying potential destinations for their £47.5million attacker, with Palace among the first clubs to express interest.
There are clear obstacles to a successful move to Selhurst Park, especially given Sterling’s reported £325,000-a-week salary.
Mail Sport understands that Palace are still trying to determine the exact terms of a deal and whether it is realistic.
Crystal Palace are among the teams interested in offering a Chelsea transfer to Raheem Sterling
Chelsea have made it clear to their £47.5million striker he has no future under new manager Enzo Maresca (pictured)
But there are some obstacles to Sterling’s move to Palace, including his £325,000-a-week salary
However, Eagles officials are remaining updated on developments surrounding the forward’s future ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Sterling’s future has come into high gear in recent days after representatives for the player issued a statement to Mail Sport seeking clarity over his position following reports the forward was set to be dropped from Maresca’s first-team squad.
The player has held direct talks with Chelsea, who have agreed to present Sterling with his options ahead of next week’s deadline with a view to sorting out his future.
In addition to Palace, Aston Villa have also expressed cautious interest, but many hurdles still need to be cleared before the deal can be accelerated.
Juventus are also interested and enquired about Sterling’s availability earlier this month.
Federico Chiesa’s potential move to Barcelona could open the door for Juve to revive their interest in Sterling.
Eagles officials are monitoring developments regarding Sterling’s future ahead of Friday’s deadline
Federico Chiesa’s potential move to Barcelona could open the door for Juve to tap into their interest in Sterling
The 29-year-old’s family have settled in London after moving south from Manchester City in 2022, with Sterling keen to avoid further unrest for his children.
With that in mind, Palace’s London location could increase their chances of convincing Sterling to stay with them in the capital.