Chelsea striker Raheem Sterling's priority at the moment is to resolve his contractual issues at Chelsea rather than rushing to find a new club, according to prominent journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic. Although Sterling is not in Chelsea's long-term plans and is facing a possible departure, he still has a three-year contract and enjoys a hefty pay package of over £300,000 per week.
Sterling plans to have further conversations with Chelsea FC in the next few days to clarify his future role and position in the team. Only after resolving his contractual issues will he consider negotiating with potential underlings before the transfer window closes. Currently, while several clubs have expressed interest in Sterling and inquired about the terms of a possible transfer, those inquiries have yet to translate into substantive negotiations.
It was previously reported that Aston Villa had shown a keen interest in Sterling and could be his new owners. However, David Ornstein made it clear in his report that Villa have no real interest in Sterling and are not actively pushing for a deal. This news has certainly thrown cold water on those fans who were expecting Sterling to join Villa.
Sterling, an experienced English striker, has shown excellent speed and breaking ability on the field. However, in recent seasons at Chelsea, he has not been able to fully realize his potential, which makes him one of the possible targets of the team's purge. Nonetheless, Sterling is still a solid player and his future is still in the spotlight.
