A trio of London clubs are facing a challenging prospect in the Raheem Sterling race as finances are not the only issue ahead.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Fulham, Crystal Palace, and West Ham United face a tough challenge in the race for Raheem Sterling ahead of January. The Chelsea misfit’s massive salary is not the only issue faced by the trio of London clubs, and the player would like his situation clarified not only for the present but for the long-term future.
Raheem Sterling has faced a difficult time since the start of the new season, as Chelsea have completely frozen him out from their first-team plans. Not only is the experienced star training away from the senior squad, but he has been marginalised for the treatment from the club, where he’s part of a ‘bomb squad’ at Cobham alongside Axel Disasi.
Sterling and his family did face difficulty amid the treatment from Chelsea, and the winger wants a solution for his future. A few teams were chasing him back in the summer, who are angling for another move. Crystal Palace are interested in Raheem Sterling ahead of January, although they face a challenging prospect of signing the Chelsea misfit alongside Fulham and West Ham United.
West Ham considered a loan move back in the summer, and currently, they are eager to land a wide attacker in their team. Sterling is seen as a potential option, although his current £325,000-a-week salary is seen as a big hindrance in their pursuit.
Fulham were another team eager back in the summer, but they pulled out of talks late on, as the Cottagers went for Samuel Chukwueze and Kevin on deadline day. The West London outfit are still thought to be in the mix, but alongside Crystal Palace and West Ham, they face a unique challenge in the race for the veteran Englishman.
What does Raheem Sterling want?
The finances are certainly seen as a big issue for Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham, although it is the commitment to the player that is causing a bigger stir. Sterling wants his long-term future resolved, and to leave Chelsea in his current state, he would require a commitment from his next suitor over the future.
Hence, he may not opt for a temporary move away from Chelsea despite his plight, as he may not want to end up in a similar situation to last summer. This factor, alongside Raheem Sterling’s £325,000-a-week salary, will dissuade Crystal Palace, Fulham, and West Ham from pursuing a move for the experienced winger ahead of January.