Chelsea could reportedly launch the offensive to sign Raheem Sterling, a target for Arsenal and Tottenham, if they can sell certain players.
According to a report by Daily Telegraph, Raheem Sterling is the subject of interest from Chelsea over a possible move in the summer transfer window. The Blues could launch the offensive for the Manchester City forward, a target for Arsenal and Tottenham, if they manage to sell one or all of Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Timo Werner.
Raheem Sterling has blossomed into a prolific attacker since joining Manchester City in July 2015 from Liverpool in a controversial transfer. The English international has experienced his fair share of highs and lows in this time, with his stock falling somewhat in the last couple of seasons.
The 27-year-old enjoyed a solid 2021/22 campaign, amassing 17 goals and nine assists in 47 outings across all competitions. But Sterling faces an uncertain future at Manchester City, with his contract set to run out next year. Such a situation has captured the attention of several European bigwigs, including Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.
The Blues are the latest club to show an interest in Sterling, which is conditional. Chelsea will launch the offensive for the Englishman if they succeed in selling one or all of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner and Christian Pulisic. The trio has blown hot and cold in their respective Chelsea stints, prompting the west Londoners to consider replacing them this summer.
Meanwhile, the interest from Arsenal stems from the rising uncertainties surrounding the future of Nicolas Pepe. The Ivory Coast international has become a peripheral figure under Mikel Arteta this season, and he could depart from the Emirates in the summer. Sterling is thus a viable target for Arsenal.
As for Tottenham, recent reports suggested Spurs are leading the race to sign Sterling, which could still hold true after they pipped Arsenal to the final UEFA Champions League spot. Tottenham will look to replace Steven Bergwijn this summer, with the Dutch forward keen on leaving the north London club to secure regular game-time elsewhere.
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According to the report, Chelsea could hold the aces in the race to sign Sterling, leaving Arsenal and Tottenham with an uphill task in his pursuit. But launching the offensive for the Manchester City forward is conditional, with the futures of Ziyech, Werner and Pulisic linked with Sterling’s.