‘They’ve robbed us’, ‘thought it would be more than that’ – Man City fans react as Raheem Sterling agrees personal terms with Chelsea ahead of £45m transfer

Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims Chelsea are closing on the first major signing of the Todd Boehly era at Stamford Bridge after reportedly agreeing personal terms with Raheem Sterling.

The 27-year-old star has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium, with the forward concerned about his game time after starting 23 of 38 league games last season.

Sterling, who joined from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015 and has scored 131 goals in 339 games, is a major transfer target for new Blues owner Todd Boehly.

It is understood Chelsea are yet to lodge a formal bid for the England international, but one is expected shortly.

The Athletic claim Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea and it is expected the two clubs will agree a transfer for the 27-year-old.

Sterling was ‘impressed with Tuchel’s vision for the club’ and ‘it is now believed a deal will happen imminently’.

The forward joined City from Liverpool for £44m in the summer of 2015 and he’s expected to make the switch to west London for a similar up front fee.

He is expected to join Chelsea in their pre-season tour of the United States, according to The Independent, after completion of a deal understood to be £45m with a potential of £10m in add-ons.

As per other reports on Wednesday evening, the final fee is expected to reach a figure in and around the £45m mark, with the clubs now locked in negotiations.

The departure of Sterling from Manchester is now expected to free up a position for Erling Haaland to thrive in Pep Guardiola’s side.

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

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“45m they’ve robbed us.”
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“£45…thought it would be more than that”
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“Once again showing our weakness at selling our players. Last week it was we want £60 million and now we’ve already gone down by £15 million. £45 million is still a decent fee but I just don’t understand why we budge so easily..”
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“Total 55mil? Fair price for last year of deal but important that we replace him!!”
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“This is as good as it can get with Sterling considering he has one year left in his contract. And I think that amount of money can help City to get a new LB.”
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“Great money for just a year left on his contract tbf, Palmer break out season!”
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“Good business…. very good business”
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“Make it happen already!!!.”
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