Raheem Sterling Flies to Los Angeles to Link up With His New Chelsea Teammates Ahead of Summer Move

• Raheem Sterling's Chelsea move is on the cusp of happening after the forward flew to Los Angeles
• The former Liverpool attacker is understood to have taken the trip to link up with his new Chelsea teammates
• Sterling has already had his medical with the Blues and is expected to pen a five-year contract with them once the deal is officially announced
• The 27-year-old star is projected to make his Chelsea debut next Thursday in a pre-season friendly

Raheem Sterling has reportedly jetted out to Los Angeles to link up with Chelsea ahead of his Stamford Bridge move from Manchester City.

The English forward is on the verge of joining Chelsea this summer in a deal worth £50m, having already undergone a medical.

According to Daily Mail, Sterling could potential make his bow for the Blues next Thursday or against rivals Arsenal during the Florida Cup final scheduled for the following Saturday.

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The publication adds that it is unlikely that the forward will be available for selection when his new side plays Club America in a pre-season friendly set for this Sunday.

Chelsea shortlist Raheem Sterling among top summer targets

Sterling was shortlisted as a top summer target out of the need to strengthen their attack line.

It is understood that Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan on loan left Chelsea with no choice but to enter the market for new strikers.

Sterling is said to have held positive talks with Thomas Tuchel before he made a decision to move to West London.

The former Liverpool reportedly negotiated for a five-year contract worth more than his existing £300,000 a week.

His wages at Stamford Bridge will see him become the club's best-paid player, ahead of the likes of N'Golo Kante, Timo Werner, and Ben Chilwell.

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Chelsea contact AC Milan over Rafael Leao transfer

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing AC Milan striker Rafael Leao.

The Blues are keen to add the Portuguese forward to their ranks this summer as Thomas Tuchel looks to build a team that can challenge for titles.

Leao has enjoyed a significant rise to prominence in recent years, with last season being his most successful season with AC Milan.