Chelsea close to Raheem Sterling signing after agreeing personal terms

Sterling has been told by Tuchel that he will be a key player at the club

LONDON BOUND: Manchester City's Raheem Sterling.

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Raheem Sterling after agreeing personal terms with the Manchester City forward.

Sterling has told City it is the right time for him to leave and he is expected to become the first marquee signing under the new ownership at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are aiming to finalise a fee of about £45m in the next 24 hours and they hope the England international will join the squad when they fly to the United States for their pre-season tour on Saturday.