Sterling made available to Napoli as Chelsea seek permanent sale

The England international has been offered to Napoli in recent days as the Blues look to trim their squad ahead of the new campaign.

Sources indicate Sterling was proposed to the Serie A side within the last 48 hours, but Napoli are in no rush to decide. The Italian club are exploring several options for the left-wing role, with Dan Ndoye and Takefusa Kubo also among the names being considered.

Chelsea are keen to part ways with him on a full transfer rather than a loan as they continue their efforts to reshape the squad under their current project. The 30-year-old arrived from Manchester City in 2022 but has struggled for consistency at Stamford Bridge.

Napoli, meanwhile, are taking a strategic approach to their summer recruitment, weighing the player's profile against alternative targets. No formal talks have taken place as of yet, but his availability has certainly been noted by the club's hierarchy.