Raheem Sterling has reportedly dealt a blow to Manchester United as he prefers a move to Arsenal when he leaves Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Raheem Sterling is the subject of interest from Arsenal. The out-of-favour Chelsea attacker is also a target for Manchester United over a late move in the summer transfer window. However, the 29-year-old prefers moving to the North London club instead of Old Trafford.
Raheem Sterling and his Chelsea woes
Raheem Sterling has reached a crossroads in his career after Enzo Maresca revealed that he did not feature in the new Chelsea manager’s plans. The Englishman has been the shell of his best since joining the West London club two years ago, although he has shown flashes of brilliance.
The 29-year-old has turned out 81 times thus far for Chelsea while chipping in with 19 goals and 12 assists. However, Sterling has played his final game for the West London club after Maresca ordered him to train away from the first-team squad, along with a few other out-of-favour players, including Ben Chilwell.
We have reached the Deadline Day of the summer transfer window, but Sterling has yet to find a solution to his problems at Chelsea. With Maresca revealing that the out-of-favour players will not get any game time this season, the England international must depart from Stamford Bridge today. Arsenal and Manchester United are his potential destinations this summer.
A man in demand
Arsenal’s interest in Raheem Sterling is understandable. Mikel Arteta wants two top-notch options for every position in his squad, with the North London club identifying the Chelsea outcast as a target. However, Sterling’s £350,000-a-week wages might be an issue, even though he is a viable option to reinforce the Arsenal attack.
Raheem Sterling’s £350,000-a-week wages also pose a problem for Manchester United. However, the Red Devils remain keen on signing the 29-year-old Englishman, with talks underway to land him. However, the out-of-favour Chelsea attacker has handed a blow to Manchester United.
The latest update has revealed that Sterling prefers a move to Arsenal instead of Manchester United. So, the Red Devils must look elsewhere to bolster their offensive department on Deadline Day this summer.
