Raheem Sterling Stuns Football World With Potential Bombshell Transfer to Chelsea's Fierce Rivals

Fulham have surfaced as possible candidates to sign Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling based on recent reports, though international interest remains strong.

The four-time Premier League winner has faced challenging recent years. Following his decline in importance within Pep Guardiola's dominant Manchester City squad, Sterling found it difficult to recapture his peak performance during his initial two campaigns at Chelsea. Enzo Maresca decisively excluded him from the first-team setup last summer, leading to a season-long loan spell at Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta demonstrated limited confidence in his former City teammate. Sterling's sole Premier League start against a top-half team was a brief 37-minute appearance in a loss to ninth-place Bournemouth.

However, at merely 30 years old, Sterling's top-level career remains viable. There has been talk of an overseas transfer for the England player, with Erik ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen and Italian side Juventus both allegedly providing him with potential exits from Stamford Bridge.

Napoli have similarly been given the opportunity to acquire Sterling's signature, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Whether the Italian champions will pursue this transfer opportunity is uncertain, though Antonio Conte's appreciation for Premier League-experienced players is widely known.

Fulham have similarly been linked with Sterling interest by The Telegraph. This possibility would offer a fresh beginning without requiring relocation. Chelsea's west London neighbors are believed to be "considering" a move as the transfer window nears its conclusion.

The former Liverpool prospect still holds two years on a deal that reportedly ranks him among the Premier League's highest earners, which could create financial challenges for Fulham.

Marco Silva's team have had a quiet beginning to the summer transfer period. They stand as the sole Premier League club without any signings, whether loan or permanent deals. However, Sterling would align with their recent transfer strategy.

The west London club have developed a pattern of acquiring undervalued players from fellow Premier League teams. Emile Smith Rowe was secured from Arsenal last summer after multiple injury-affected seasons reduced his valuation to £34 million ($43.7 million at the time).

Players like Alex Iwobi from Everton and former Wolverhampton Wanderers star Raúl Jiménez have also joined Craven Cottage during Silva's tenure. A left-wing position awaits Sterling following former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian's contract expiration in June.