Stay away from us — Chelsea star told to eat, train alone after failed transfer

Raheem Sterling has reportedly been told to eat alone and use separate toilets at the club's training ground. after failing to leave Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.

According to Metro UK, the 30-year-old winger, who earns a reported £325,000 per week, has been placed in a "bomb squad" by head coach Enzo Maresca alongside other players the club failed to offload.

Chelsea had been keen to part ways with the veteran forward after a hugely disappointing loan spell at Arsenal last season, where he scored just one goal in 28 appearances.

Despite the Blues' desire to offload him to reduce their wage bill, Sterling reportedly turned down lucrative offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United States, preferring to remain in the Premier League.

The alleged isolated treatment is not exclusive to Sterling. Defender Axel Disasi and forward David Datro Fofana are also said to be part of the "bomb squad" after their respective exits failed to materialize.

Disasi reportedly rejected a loan offer from West Ham, while rumored interest from Celtic for Datro Fofana came to nothing.

Sterling's reluctance to move abroad means he must stay put until the January transfer window at the earliest, but the chances of him ever returning to the england squad seem very unlikely at this stage.