Sterling negotiates to sell house to Alexander-Arnold as Chelsea transfer nears

Raheem Sterling seems certain his future lies away from Manchester City - after negotiating to sell his house to Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.

It's understood Kop defender Alexander-Arnold is moving from his current south Manchester location on the same road as fellow Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.

And it's believed he's been in negotiation to buy Sterling's £4.5 million house in the Cheshire countryside - fuelling more speculation that the City and England attacker could be on the way to Chelsea.

Stamford Bridge boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to land the 27-year-old England star and negotiations over a £45 million switch from City are believed to be "well advanced" as both clubs try to thrash out an agreement.

Although Sterling made 44 appearances for City last season, plenty were from the bench and the striker is keen to start more games.

Sterling was disappointed not to start either of the Champions League semi-final games against Real Madrid and is ready for a fresh start.

The arrival of £51 million super-striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund may not help Sterling achieve that aim if he stays at The Etihad even though boss Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the Three Lions star.

Guardiola won't guarantee any of his stars will play every game and Sterling has found himself squeezed out of some games.

Sterling has been a big success at City since leaving Liverpool in an acrimonious £44 million move in 2015.

During those seven years, Sterling has won four Premier League titles, four League Cups and an FA Cup becoming one of the most decorated City players ever.

But the 77-cap England star only has a year left on his present contract and it's believed he's looking for a new challenge and would prefer a move back to London where he grew up.