England Forward Prefers Emirates Transition as Chelsea Exile Looms
Raheem Sterling is leaning towards a move to Arsenal over Manchester United on transfer deadline day as he seeks to end his difficult stint at Chelsea. The 29-year-old England international has been sidelined by new Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who has reportedly told Sterling that he must leave Stamford Bridge or risk being left out of the club’s 25-man Premier League squad.
Sterling, a four-time Premier League champion, has been linked with several top-flight clubs. However, negotiations have stalled as he attempts to resolve the remaining years of his lucrative contract with Chelsea, which has three years left and is worth around £325,000 per week.
While a move to Old Trafford seemed the most likely outcome, especially with discussions of a potential swap deal involving Jadon Sancho, sources now indicate that Sterling would prefer a switch to Arsenal. The Emirates Stadium is seen as an “ideal scenario” for the winger, allowing him to stay in London and providing what he believes would be a smoother transition in terms of team dynamics.
Reports suggest that Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign the former Liverpool and Manchester City star, with manager Mikel Arteta keen on reuniting with Sterling, whom he worked with during their time together at City. However, significant hurdles remain, particularly regarding Sterling’s wages. Chelsea would need to either supplement his salary at Arsenal or cover the amount owed beyond any new contract.
Arsenal, unwilling to exceed a £150,000 per week wage offer, are also exploring other attacking options before the deadline, including Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman and Brentford’s Ivan Toney. Sterling’s situation remains fluid as the transfer window edges closer to closing, with both Arsenal and Manchester United monitoring developments closely.
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