Chelsea defender Dujon Sterling undergoing medical at Stoke ahead of loan transfer after talks with new boss Alex Neil

claim a number of other clubs in England and abroad wanted to sign him but he has opted for Stoke.

The right-back has experience in the Championship having previously been loaned out to Wigan and Blackpool in the second tier.

Sterling has been a highly rated youngster for a number of years and was part of the England Under-19 squad that won the Euros in 2017, also making the team of the tournament.

In Chelsea's academy he won two FA Youth Cups and an Under-18 Premier League title.

Despite his talent he has made just two appearances for the Chelsea first-team, playing for a total of 15 minutes in cup matches.

With his first-team chances blocked by the likes of Reece James and owner Todd Boehly's heavy summer spending, another loan move is needed.

Sterling joins a number of other youngsters to leave Stamford Bridge on loan during this transfer window.

Ian Maatsen has joined Burnley on loan, Tino Anjorin is at Huddersfield and Levi Colwill was sent to Brighton as part of the deal that brought Marc Cucurella to the Blues.

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Thomas Tuchel does not just want departures on deadline day with a move for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang close to completion.

It would see left-back Marcos Alonso head to the Nou Camp as part of the deal.

As for Stoke, they sit 16th in the Championship table after a slow start to the season that resulted in manager Michael O'Neill being sacked.