Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has told Raheem Sterling and the other members of his squad who are yet to be involved this season that they "will not get any minutes" if they stay at the club.
Sterling, 29, has made 81 appearances for Chelsea since joining from Manchester City for £50m in July 2022 but is yet to feature this season.
His representatives released a statement before the opening game of the season against City saying he expected to be involved.
Sterling has been linked with clubs including Manchester United and has not got a squad number - but the transfer window closes on Friday.