Chelsea currently owe Raheem Sterling around £22 million over the remaining 18 months of the contract he signed in 2022.
Sterling joined Chelsea from Manchester City, as the club’s marquee attacking signing under Thomas Tuchel.
Sterling was open to a loan move last summer, but only to another London club, turning down options abroad, including Champions League sides.
As it stands, finding a club that matches Sterling's location preferences and his wages remains a major obstacle.
Nizaar Kinsella reports that Chelsea are keen to avoid paying out the full amount owed, but Sterling is unlikely to forgo such a sum, making any January deal really complex.
