Sterling has been excluded from Chelsea's squad for the Club World Cup, indicating he is no longer considered a key part of the project, and a departure seems inevitable.

Raheem Sterling has been placed on the transfer list following loan spells away from Stamford Bridge in 2024-25.

Raheem Sterling is not expected to extend his time at Arsenal. There is a lack of communication from his parent club Chelsea regarding his future in England. His loan at Arsenal was viewed as a disappointment, with limited impact. Arteta has moved on from Sterling, not bringing him on in his last chance to play in front of the Emirates fans.

Chelsea are planning to sell Raheem Sterling after his loan spell at Arsenal. They do not intend to loan him out again or pay him off to terminate his contract. Chelsea are looking for a club that will present an acceptable offer to buy Sterling permanently. Potential suitors could be from Europe or Saudi Arabia. Chelsea wants him gone earlier in the transfer window than his previous loan to Arsenal, which was completed on deadline day in August.