Chelsea are looking to capitalise on rumours of Raheem Sterling being unsettled at Liverpool, and will lodge a £48 million bid to take the England international from the Merseyside club to London as an additional element to their strike force, according to the Express.

Liverpool have seen a surge of new players cementing a place in their starting eleven, and international recognition has followed naturally for these stars. The Blues see Sterling as a potential star, and want to snatch him away from Liverpool, who are themselves growing stronger under Brendan Rodgers each season. The Reds nearly made history last year when they had the opportunity to win the Barclays Premier League, but slipped up due to errors in the last few matches of the season. Owner John Henry is committed to change the fortunes at the club, and will back Rodgers each window to strengthen certain areas.

Sterling’s career has seen a massive upheaval in recent years, and the youngster has grown out of Liverpool’s academy as a starlet on his way to stardom. His intelligence on the ball at such a young age has shocked several experts around the world. Also, his pace is another important reason for his success on the pitch. With players like Mario Balotelli at Anfield, Sterling is amongst several experienced Barclays Premier League players, and will continue his development as the season progresses.