Man City Star Finally Set for Chelsea Move After Talks with Thomas Tuchel

• Chelsea are closing in on a sensational summer transfer deal for Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling
• The Blues have been tracking Sterling for weeks now, with the club desperate to reinforce their attack after the departure of Romelu Lukaku
• Sterling is believed to have had positive talks with Thomas Tuchel as the Englishman inches closer to Etihad exit
• The 27-year-old sought a move away after he fell down the pecking order at City, with Pep Guardiola limiting him to just 32 starts across competitions

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling is reportedly finally set for a move to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Chelsea have been linked with a move for the England international for weeks now but nothing has been forthcoming.

However, Daily Star reports that talks between the Blues and City over a transfer deal for Sterling have accelerated in recent days and a deal now seems likely.

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The publication adds that the two English giants have been in regular talks over the ex-Liverpool man who found himself a little out of favour at the Etihad last term.

Raheem Sterling to pen four-year deal with Chelsea

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are now closing in on a deal for Sterling, with the City ace set to join the 2021 Champions League winners on a four-year deal.

The development comes amid reports that the 27-year-old has held positive talks with Blues boss, Thomas Tuchel, ahead of his imminent move to the capital.

It is understood that discussions between the pair were centred around the winger's expected role at Stamford Bridge.

The west Londoners are desperate to reinforce their squad this summer in nearly every department, with defense and attack top priorities.

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The Tuchel-tutored side are thought to be keen to sign two more City players in the shape of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Nathan Ake.

Romelu Lukaku gets heroic welcome after Inter return

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Romelu Lukaku received a befitting reception as he touched down in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan.

A video capturing Lukaku's arrival in Italy showed a jubilant crowd eager to catch a glimpse of the Belgian chanting his name.

Chelsea resolved to offload the 29-year-old temporarily after an underwhelming 2022/23 campaign where he managed just eight Premier League goals.