Chelsea prepare opening bid for Raheem Sterling after Thomas Tuchel makes contact with Man City star

Thomas Tuchel is in touch with Raheem Sterling as Chelsea prepare to make their first bid to sign the Manchester City forward, a report has revealed.

Sterling is entering the final year of his contract with Manchester City, whom he could leave this summer. Although there is interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, he could get the chance to remain in the Premier League.

Chelsea are showing a strong interest in the former Liverpool winger. They are aiming to offload striker flop Romelu Lukaku, but given the struggles of several centre-forwards at Stamford Bridge over the years, could opt to add a wide attacker instead.

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In turn, Kai Havertz could continue to lead the line. Sterling could arrive to provide support in the attacking third, among the territory where the likes of Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic are facing uncertain futures themselves.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea’s pursuit of the England international is now advancing. In fact, Blues boss Tuchel has made contact with his target, Sterling.

The next step will be for Chelsea to make their