Raheem Sterling edging closer to Arsenal
August 30, 2024
Raheem Sterling. Mikel Arteta has just hours left to wrap up any final business before the summer transfer window slams shut. Arsenal have already welcomed a few new faces to the Emirates Stadium this summer, tying David Raya down to a long-term contract before signing Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino.
Last year, the Gunners spent over £200m on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber. Having invested heavily in his midfield and backline, Arteta might finally decide to sign a new striker – especially with Eddie Nketiah edging closer to an exit.
Aaron Ramsdale, who is eager to play regularly for the first team, is another player who may depart London Colney in the next few hours in addition to the 25-year-old striker. Having stated that, on deadline day, football.london has compiled the most recent Arsenal news and transfer rumors.
Arsenal’s chances of acquiring Raheem Sterling have significantly increased. The 29-year-old winger, who is strongly linked to a move to the Emirates Stadium, has fallen out of favor at Chelsea and faces an extremely unclear future.
The Independent claims that Sterling is ‘eager’ to sign with the Gunners. The England international and Mikel Arteta had a “strong relationship” when they worked together at Manchester City a few years ago, according to the source.
The Spaniard ‘likes’ Sterling’s personality, according to The Independent, and he thinks the Blues star would have a good impact on his teammates, especially the younger ones. To join Arsenal, he would reportedly have to accept a “significant pay cut,” as the team is unlikely to offer him more than £150,000 per week.