Sterling leaves, Lukaku Napoli and more

Chelsea are likely to sell Raheem Sterling after he was left out of the squad for yesterday’s game against Manchester City. His departure is closely linked to the imminent arrival of Joao Felix.

Sources with good knowledge of the situation at Stamford Bridge have reported CaughtOffside that Felix is ​​getting closer to a move to Chelsea, and that this will have a major impact on Sterling’s future, even though the player himself does not want him to leave the Blues.

Sterling’s team released a statement yesterday after the England international was left out of Enzo Maresca’s squad. This will certainly not improve the 29-year-old’s situation, although it is not yet clear what his next destination will be.

Chelsea are also likely to complete a number of other departures soon, sources say. CaughtOffside that there is growing confidence that Romelu Lukaku can become a Napoli player by the end of the week, ensuring he is in Antonio Conte’s next squad in time for Sunday’s Serie A match against Bologna.

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Other players likely to leave include Trevoh Chalobah and Armando Broja, whose futures have been uncertain for some time. But there is also a big name to watch: Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell, who is on Manchester United’s radar.

The Red Devils have problems in that position due to the injury-prone Luke Shaw, while Tyrell Malacia is also unavailable. Noussair Mazraoui recently arrived from Bayern Munich and can provide cover in that position, in addition to his preferred role as right back.

However, Chilwell would be more of a natural left-footed player for Man Utd, and CaughtOffside understands they are considering the England international, and Maresca has also spoken publicly to make it clear he could leave.

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Broja could also move to another Premier League club, with Ipswich Town and Everton eyeing him. A move to AC Milan no longer seems likely, while Chalobah is making progress in talks over a move to Crystal Palace.

Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic could also be on his way to CFC, and CaughtOffside understands that he is of interest to clubs from Serie A and the Bundesliga.