Chelsea players will welcome Raheem Sterling if a deal with Manchester City can be struck.

The England international is a priority target for Blues boss Thomas Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly.

And Sterling's England teammates Reece James and Callum Hudson-Odoi have already opened up on their admiration for him ahead of a potential move to Chelsea this summer.

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is understood to be a huge admirer of Sterling and could try to tempt him to Stamford Bridge with a £35m offer in the coming days. The England international would no doubt receive a warm welcome to the club, not least by Hudson-Odoi and James.

Cobham graduate Hudson-Odoi previously described the City winger as his "idol" saying Sterling is the player he "will try to replicate". And James has already shared his belief that Sterling is "one of the best wingers in the world".