Aston Villa line up shock transfer for unhappy Chelsea star Sterling; forward is willing ‘take a wage cut’

Aston Villa are monitoring the situation surrounding the future of Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling ahead of the transfer deadline, according to reports.

Sterling was left out of the Blues squad for and his representatives released a statement questioning the decision, leaving his future at Stamford Bridge up in the air.

: Raheem Sterling is contracted to Football Club for the next three years.

He returned to England two weeks early to conduct individual training, and has had a positive pre-season under the new coach, who he has developed a good working relationship with.

He is committed, as ever, to delivering at the highest level for Chelsea FC and the fans, who he holds in high regard, and given his inclusion in official club pre-match material thi…