Amid reports of a move to Chelsea this summer, a new development has hinted towards the transfer of Raheem Sterling coming to fruition.
The England international is holding concerns over his game time at Manchester City.
In a World Cup year, Raheem Sterling is seeking assurances over minutes at the Etihad Stadium, to ensure of his place at the Qatar-based tournament this winter.
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Following conversations with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, it has become apparent that this may not be possible at his current club.
The Etihad boss is keen to keep competition for places competitive, and with the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez this summer, things may only get more uncertain for Sterling.
The above, couple with his current contractual situation, means that the player is now evaluating his options.
After several weeks of talks and enquiries from across Europe, it has now become apparent that only one serious suitor is willing to pay a significant transfer fee and take control of his wage packet.
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That team is Premier League rivals Chelsea, who are looking to advance in talks with Etihad Stadium chiefs in the coming days.
While those talks are still ongoing, a new development would signal that from the part of the player, there is confidence that a deal will be done.
According to a new report from The Daily Mirror, Raheem Sterling has negotiated the sale of his home in Cheshire.
The successful bidder is Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold - who will be moving from his current residence in the south of Manchester.
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Should the above prove to be the case, then it would be one of the clearest indications to date that a transfer is only a matter of time away.
Manchester City, from the start of the transfer window, have demanded a fee in the region of £60 million, feeling it is a fair valuation given the abilities of the player in question.
With that being said however, the stance from within the City Football Academy may have altered in the last few weeks.
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As director of football Txiki Begiristain and co have gauged an understanding of the number of potential suitors for Raheem Sterling, the fee that they would accept appears to have lowered.
There is a feeling from the side of Chelsea that an agreement could be reached in the region of £45 million, with the addition of add-ons to get closer to City's original valuation.
Elsewhere, City are closing in on the signing of Kalvin Phillips from Leeds United in a £42 million deal.
The English midfielder underwent medical tests and completed media duties at the club on Friday afternoon, with an official announcement expected this week.
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