Fulham have ruled out any move for Raheem Sterling as they are close to bringing Oscar Bobb from Manchester City before the deadline.
According to TEAMtalk, Fulham are not planning on reviving the Raheem Sterling chase following the capture of Oscar Bobb from Manchester City. The former Chelsea star left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent following a long spell on the sidelines, but the Cottagers are no longer likely to follow up on their previous interest.
Raheem Sterling’s future is about to be resolved, with the hope that the winger finds a new club in the next few days. Having signed from Manchester City in a £50 million deal back in 2022, Sterling’s time at Chelsea has gone downhill in the past 18 months or more, while his below-par loan spell at Arsenal has failed to help him kick-start his career.
Chelsea confirmed on Thursday that Sterling has parted ways by mutual consent, and now there could be a new move on the cards. Fulham were interested in him last summer and held talks earlier in January in the hope of securing a move.
Despite their interest, the Cottagers appear to have moved on from the £50 million Chelsea flop, as they have agreed a deal for Oscar Bobb from Manchester City. The move for the young Norwegian winger outlines Fulham’s plans for the present and future.
The move for Bobb may also help Fulham in the scenario that star man Harry Wilson leaves in the summer. For now, Bobb is seen more as a replacement for Adama Traore, who joined West Ham. Incidentally, Sterling also had interest from the Hammers, but following the Spanish speedster’s arrival, it is unlikely they will pursue a deal for the £50 million Chelsea flop.
What next for Raheem Sterling?
Having been sidelined at Chelsea since the start of the season, Sterling was not training with the first team and was training separately in what was described as a ‘Bomb Squad’. The idea of terminating his contract with Chelsea may benefit the winger in a big way, as he prefers to join elsewhere where he can play.
The only caveat is that Sterling is possibly looking to stay in London for the foreseeable future, and might prefer to join a club in the city. It remains to be seen whether there are teams that might consider taking a bet on the former Chelsea attacker, although Fulham are unlikely to be part of the equation.
