LAST HURRAH AS STERLING EXIT IS CLOSE

RAHEEM STERLING'S future, after a nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge, will finally be decided in the next few days.

- BY BOBBY VINCENT in Naples

Liam Rosenior would only admit he has spoken to out-of-favour winger Sterling, who is understood to be in discussions to depart with the transfer window closing on Monday.

The Chelsea boss said of the 31-year-old former England wing man: “I've said what I've had to say on Raheem.

“He's a player | have massive respect for. Huge respect for as a person and what he's achieved in the game. Now is not the right time to speak about his situation.”

The Blues go into their final Champions League game in eighth and a win could put Rosenior’s side through to the last 16 but it may come down to goal difference.