Chelsea v West Ham United: Premier League – live

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West Ham have been linked with another of Chelsea’s frozen-out players in Axel Disasi. The defender has played once this season – for the under-21s in the EFL Trophy. Chelsea are still chasing Jérémy Jacquet of Rennes.

Sterling’s departure is said to represent a sizeable financial saving for Chelsea. His contract, which had 18 months left, has not been paid up in full. It was time for a clean break. Sterling is too young to retire. He is probably done at the highest level but there will be managers who will back themselves to revive him. Continue reading...