Raheem Sterling's Chelsea wages revealed as 27-year old prepares to become club's highest-paid player: Reports

The Blues' new signing will overtake Lukaku as their highest earner

Raheem Sterling is set to improve on his wages at Manchester City following his imminent move to Chelsea this summer. The Manchester City forward has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Blues and the official announcement of the deal is now only a matter of time.

The Telegraph reported that the striker, who was earning £300,000-per-week at Man City, will now take home a slightly higher figure at Chelsea. Blues manager Thomas Tuchel was keen on signing the England international to bolster the Blues' attacking ranks after Romelu Lukaku's departure to Inter Milan on loan

The Belgian striker was on a £325,000-per-week package at Stamford Bridge. In his absence, Sterling will now be the highest earner at the club. The 27-year old will also become the first signing of the Todd Boehly era.

N'Golo Kante, with his wages of £290,000-a-week, is going to be Chelsea's second-highest earner after the England international.

Raheem Sterling accepted Chelsea as future destination weeks ago after direct talk with Tuchel - and personal terms fully agreed, he’ll be among best paid players. 🚨🔵 #CFC

Chelsea and City, set to agree final fee around £45m and then it will be completed. https://t.co/he08wImBKH

Sterling will leave the Etihad side after a successful seven-year stint, where he amassed 339 appearances and notched up 131 goals and 95 assists. Last season saw the 27-year-old forward spend considerable time on the City bench. Pep Guardiola chose to start other attackers like Phil Foden and Jack Grealish over him on numerous occasions.

However, at Chelsea, he is expected to be the main man and is guaranteed a start on most days. The Blues will fly to the US for their pre-season tour, commencing on July 16 and their new signing is also expected to join them.

Former Premier League striker in favor of Chelsea signing Sterling over Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United is up in the air with the player having failed to show up for pre-season training. Stamford Bridge is one of the destinations he is being linked with (via talkSPORT).

However, former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor believes Thomas Tuchel wouldn't want an ego like Ronaldo's in the dressing room.

Chelsea have been told Cristiano Ronaldo could be willing to join them this summer, but the club are yet to decide whether to make a formal offer, sources have told ESPN. https://t.co/YlmzDrskah

He told talkSPORT:

“I think [Ronaldo] would definitely be a good fit – but I don’t see it happening. He would not want a big ego like Ronaldo coming in and wanting to play every game. He would rather go and get Raphinha and Sterling, players who aren’t bigger than the manager or the club."

He added:

“For me, Tuchel would definitely not want Ronaldo. But if it comes from above him and the owners want him, then maybe something could happen.”

With Lukaku's departure, Chelsea could still go for Ronaldo, given their need for a proper goalscorer up front. Ronaldo scored 24 goals across competitions for a floundering Manchester United last season.