Chelsea transfer decision made by Sterling

The player has made the decision to pursue a permanent transfer away from Chelsea after being informed that he is no longer in the club's future plans.

Sterling, Ben Chilwell, and other first teamers have been frozen out by boss Enzo Maresca.

Per The Mirror, Sterling has accepted the situation and will look to find a club between now and the end of the month.

"I spoke with Raheem before the City game, I said he will struggle to get minutes with us," coach Enzo Maresca told reporters on Wednesday. 

"I don't think this is brutal, just honest. If (Sterling) wants a chat again I'll tell him what I already told him.

"I am not saying Raheem is not a good player but I prefer different kinds of wingers. It's simple."