Raheem Sterling's Chelsea escape route?! Napoli eye stunning swoop for Blues misfit

Raheem Sterling could be offered an escape route from Chelsea as Napoli consider a swoop for the winger.

  • Napoli interested in Sterling
  • Englishman has multiple suitors
  • A misfit at

Raheem Sterling's Chelsea escape route?! Napoli eye stunning swoop for Blues misfitRaheem Sterling's Chelsea escape route?! Napoli eye stunning swoop for Blues misfitRaheem Sterling's Chelsea escape route?! Napoli eye stunning swoop for Blues misfit

Per Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are interested in signing Sterling as an alternative to Dan Ndoye, who appears set to move to instead of to Naples. As a result, the club are considering alternatives and view the ex-Liverpool man as a viable target, as do .

Sterling spent last season on loan at and made 17 appearances in the , although he could only contribute two assists. The Gunners opted against signing him permanently, and he could now be set to move to . At Chelsea, he has played 81 times, but it is unclear where he fits in Enzo Maresca’s squad after they signed Jamie Gittens and this summer.

Sterling has won 82 caps for but has not played for his country since England’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to in 2022. With the World Cup taking place in 2026, he may see a route back into Thomsa Tuchel’s squad if he can get back to playing regular first-team football.

Sterling will aim to complete a move away from Chelsea this summer if he is to be at all guaranteed of first-team football next season.