Raheem Sterling poses Man City transfer question amid Chelsea links

After almost seven years of unprecedented success at the club, it looks like Raheem Sterling could be leaving Manchester City this summer.

Despite being credited with an interest in the past, Chelsea's links with the 27-year-old has shifted significantly over the weekend, with a £35million move mooted by various sections of the media.

The Blues are in a tough spot, with Sterling's contract set to expire in 12 months' time and the player reportedly holding a strong desire to leave in search of regular game time. As the winger enters his prime years, his next move is set to be the biggest commitment of his career.

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Pep Guardiola reportedly wants to keep hold of Sterling, but the Catalan has let unhappy players leave in the past to maintain the harmony of the squad.

As a decision ticks closer, we've looked at some of the pros and cons of his proposed departure - you can debate them in the comments here.

Most of the pros in this instance are purely from a financial basis. Sterling is on around £300,000-per-week at City - on par with £100million signing Jack Grealish and a level below Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.

From those figures alone, it is likely Sterling would like a significant pay rise from his new deal and one that puts him right amongst the highest earners at the club. With the abundance of attacking quality already at the club, it may not be something City are willing to offer.

A key benefit, which was mentioned earlier, is squad harmony. If Sterling has his heart set on a fresh challenge, the last thing Guardiola wants is an unhappy player sticking around the dressing room for a year longer when he's