David Ornstein issues major Raheem Sterling to Aston Villa update

Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling will not be moving to Aston Villa this summer as Unai Emery is reportedly not interested in signing the former Manchester City man. It’s understood Sterling was offered to Villa by Chelsea last week and initial talks took place. After some brief consideration, however, the Villans have decided against a swoop.

David Ornstein of The Athletic reports Villa have no firm interest in Sterling and are “not pursuing the matter”. The former England international’s astronomical wages in excess of £300,000 per week were always going to make a deal tricky.

Sterling’s focus is now said to be on resolving his contractual situation at Chelsea. The 29-year-old wants to leave but has three years left on his deal. Head coach Enzo Maresca has made it clear Sterling is no longer in his plans at Stamford Bridge, making for a complex situation. The report from The Athletic states several clubs have enquired over the possibility of signing Sterling, though those talks are yet to progress to anything advanced. It’s hoped a resolution can be found before Friday’s transfer deadline.