While Chelsea have won the signature of England U-20 International Daniel Sturridge, the move away from Manchester City will be subject to a tribunal to determine a compensation / development fee as even though he’s free to sign for whichever team he chooses, the player is under the age of 24 and not subject to the Bosman Ruling.

Via DailyMail

Chelsea hoped to reach an agreement but their £3m offer has been rejected.

Sturridge stunned City by demanding £55,000 a week to sign a new contract at Eastlands, leaving Chelsea and Aston Villa to fight for his signature.

He made 16 Premier League appearances last season and scored four goals but Chelsea sporting director Frank Arnesen has been after him for three years.

City are expected to make a claim for a down-payment in excess of £5m and propose that the remainder of the money comes in performance-related instalments.

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