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Raheem Sterling flies out to Los Angeles to meet his soon-to-be new Chelsea team-mates as he inches closer to completing his sensational £50m switch from Manchester City

Raheem Sterling has jetted out to Los Angeles to link up with his soon-to-be new Chelsea team-mates ahead of official confirmation of his move from Man City.

Sterling is on the cusp of joining the Blues in a deal worth £47.5m, rising to £50m and has undergone a medical.

Should his move go through in the coming days, Sterling could make his Chelsea debut in Charlotte next Thursday or against Arsenal in the Florida Cup final the following Saturday.

Raheem Sterling has flown out to Los Angeles to meet his soon-to-be Chelsea team-mates
Sterling will join up with the Blues squad ahead of official confirmation of his move from City

It is thought to be unlikely that the forward will be available for Chelsea's pre-season friendly with Club America this Sunday, though.