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Raheem Sterling's Chelsea escape route?! Aston Villa open talks with Blues over surprise deal to sign exiled winger

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Sterling, who has been absent from <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/raheem-sterling-accepts-chelsea-career-over-transfer-proposals-brutal-enzo-maresca-decision/bltac218cb700a05409" target="_blank">Chelsea’s training sessions</a> since his omission from the squad against Manchester City last weekend, is eager to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge before the current transfer window closes next Friday. And according to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/22/aston-villa-approach-chelsea-over-potential-move-for-raheem-sterling" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>, the winger might find a new home at Villa Park where he will ply his trade under Unai Emery.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Sterling has emerged as a target for the Midlands club but the financial complexities of such a deal need to be sorted out. The winger earns a substantial £325,000 per week which could be too much for Villa to bear. Although a loan move has been suggested as a potential solution, it remains to be seen if the two clubs can reach an agreement on his wages.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Sterling’s situation at Chelsea has become increasingly untenable, particularly following the arrivals of João Félix and Pedro Neto, which have seen him slip down the pecking order. The 29-year-old is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/better-leave-enzo-maresca-honest-message-raheem-sterling-ben-chilwell-impossible-chelsea-situation/bltc665090eff1d712b" target="_blank">reportedly not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans for the season</a>, leading Sterling to express his preference for a permanent departure. He is eager to explore new opportunities and has communicated his desire to be kept informed of any potential moves that may arise.

DID YOU KNOW?

Sterling’s future has attracted interest beyond the Premier League, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/juventus-raheem-sterling-enquiry-dropped-chelsea-squad-premier-league-opener/blt458f405ce19624f9" target="_blank">Juventus reportedly considering a move for the English winger.</a> The Italian giants are looking to find a replacement for <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/federico-chiesa-barcelona-transfer-juventus-desperate-to-shift-winger/blt313089cb951c0687" target="_blank">Federico Chiesa who is possibly departing Turin for Barcelona</a>. The winger is focused on continuing in Europe as he wants to revitalise his international career with England before the 2026 World Cup qualifiers resume.

WHAT NEXT FOR STERLING?

Raheem Sterling's Chelsea escape route?! Aston Villa open talks with Blues over surprise deal to sign exiled winger | Goal.com

Raheem Sterling might have found his Chelsea escape route as Aston Villa have reportedly opened talks with the Blues over a surprise deal.

Raheem Sterling&apos;s Chelsea escape route?! Aston Villa open talks with Blues over surprise deal to sign exiled winger