Chelsea planning to sell Sterling to sign Crystal Palace star?

Chelsea could part ways with Raheem Sterling as they aim to sign Michael Olise as his replacement.

The England international had a brilliant start to the year and there were suggestions that he should make the national team.

However, his form has been inconsistent ever since. He has been largely disappointing and has been in-and-out of the line-up.

Fichajes now claim that Sterling could be shown the exit door in the summer with the Blues keen on returning for Olise's services.

The club triggered a £33m release clause in the attacker's contract last summer, but he ended up signing a new Crystal Palace deal.

Olise has been out with injuries for most of the current campaign, but he continues to be highly-rated by the recruitment team at Chelsea.

The Frenchman has registered 10 goals and five assists from just 18 outings. He has a release clause worth £60m in his new deal.

Palace could be willing to accept a lesser fee up front so long as they receive a higher package for the transfer with performance add-ons.