Chelsea players are said to be excited by the upcoming signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.

The England striker is set to move to London this summer after he became surplus to requirements at City.

Sterling will be the first major signing for new owner Todd Boehly, who is essentially Director of Football for the Blues this summer.

According to the

Press Association

website , Sterling is also the most admired in the Chelsea dressing room.

The Blues are very excited to have a world-class striker who can create, score and help the team climb the Premier League table.

The English star is said to cost the Blues £45m or something in excess of €50m and the deal could be finalized very soon.

/Telegraph/