Chelsea edge closer towards deal for Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling

Chelsea are understood to be hopeful of making quick progress on a deal for Raheem Sterling, pictured (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Chelsea are edging closer towards a deal to take Raheem Sterling to Stamford Bridge, the PA news agency understands.

The Blues are thought to be hopeful of quickly striking a fee with Manchester City, with Sterling understood to be keen on the west London switch.