Chelsea’s Transfer Frenzy: Sterling’s £70m Departure Could Open Door for Sancho & Osimhen

Chelsea are set for a busy final day of the transfer window, with potential deals for Jadon Sancho and Victor Osimhen on the horizon. However, their success hinges on resolving the Raheem Sterling situation. While Chelsea could sign both players, sources indicate that a decision on Sterling’s future, whom they are ‘desperate to shift’, is crucial. Sterling’s £70m in wages over the remaining three years of his contract presents a major hurdle for a permanent transfer, potentially leading to one of the biggest payoffs in Premier League history. While Manchester United and Arsenal have shown interest in Sterling, his high wages remain a significant obstacle. Should Sterling depart, Chelsea could pursue both Sancho and Osimhen, potentially culminating in a remarkable transfer window. United are keen to offload Sancho, who has been excluded from both Premier League matchday squads this season. While Juventus initially seemed confident in securing a loan deal for Sancho, he prefers a move to Chelsea. Osimhen, meanwhile, is expected to move on deadline day, with Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia having a deal in place. However, Osimhen is waiting to see what Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain offer before making a decision. Chelsea is expected to see further outgoings, including Deivid Washington to Strasbourg. Ben Chilwell, Trevoh Chalobah, and Armando Broja are also seeking moves. With Chelsea’s financial flexibility, the final day of the window could be one of their busiest ever. Chelsea are also set to miss out on Ivan Toney, who is reportedly joining Al-Ahli.