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Raheem Sterling offered escape from Chelsea nightmare as Premier League rivals plot surprise move

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<p>Sterling is back at Chelsea after failing to impress on loan at Arsenal but is one of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/raheem-sterling-among-nine-players-brutally-omitted-from-chelsea-first-team-squad-on-website-as-blue/bltcdeb298c8d485213?utm_id=fa3iys5y8hyz9ezk&amp;utm_source_platform=newsnow" target="_blank">nine players to have been brutally axed from the club's website</a> in a clear sign he is surplus to requirements. West Ham United could now be set to offer Sterling a way out of Chelsea and are keeping tabs on the winger, according to <a href="https://talksport.com/football/3446274/transfer-news-west-ham-raheem-sterling-fabio-silva-wolves-sunderland-brighton-dortmund/" target="_blank">talkSPORT</a>. Manager Graham Potter has a good relationship with Sterling which could help seal a potential deal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Sterling is believed to prefer to stay in London if he does move on, meaning West Ham may be a good option. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/raheem-sterling-open-fulham-move-chelsea-outcast-end-stamford-bridge-nightmare-transfer-london/bltc8dea82a5b60a673" target="_blank">Fulham are also reportedly interested</a> in Sterling as well as an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/raheem-sterling-set-fresh-start-abroad-champions-league-club-chelsea-set-low-asking-price-failed-arsenal-loan/blt70d8480f41d108fb#cs6f5377dc0544a7d4" target="_blank">unnamed Champions League club</a>. West Ham have been active in the transfer market this summer already. Mohammed Kudus has moved on to Tottenham, but Potter has brought in Kyle Walker-Peters, Callum Wilson and El Hadji Malick Diouf.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Sterling managed just one goal for Arsenal last season in 28 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners.</p><p><strong></strong></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Sterling will be eager to secure a transfer ahead of the start of the new Premier League season. Chelsea open up their campaign against Crystal Palace on August 17.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR STERLING?

Raheem Sterling offered escape from Chelsea nightmare as Premier League rivals plot surprise move | Goal.com

Chelsea are eager to offload Raheem Sterling this summer and he could now be granted his wish to stay in London.

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