Three potential transfer targets Man City could consider if they sell Raheem Sterling to Chelsea

Over the weekend, Raheem Sterling was linked with a £35million move to Chelsea, as the 27-year-old continues to question his Manchester City future.

With just 12 months left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, the England international is currently weighing up all his options before committing to anything long-term. Pep Guardiola wants him to stay, but Sterling could look to move on in search of regular game time.

Since joining the club from Liverpool, the winger has scored 131 goals and won 10 major trophies - including four Premier League titles. Despite not getting his hands on the Champions League, Sterling has well and truly engrained his name into City folklore over the last seven years.

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However, with Guardiola insistent on keeping competition for places hungry, Sterling's departure could trigger the need to bring in a suitable replacement. Here are three names that could be on the club's radar:

A player currently embroiled in intense contract discussions.

Leão was electric for the Italian champions last season and the club have made keeping hold of their star man, their number one priority. At the moment, there is a big gap between the player's demands and the club's offer, so it's a situation City can take advantage of.

The 23-year-old is a winger who can operate on both sides and is naturally gifted with both feet. With 21 goal contributions in 34 Serie A matches last season, his sensational rise has put a number of Europe's elite on alert and any hints of his departure would trigger a bidding war for his signature.

His contract does not expire until 2024, but if Guardiola and City came