30 Aug 2024 10:58:39
{ED002: Raheem Sterling (RW/ F) Future is still unclear - perhaps the Middle East will offer an option in early September. Chelsea want his wages off the books and were willing to use him as a makeweight in exchange for a specific player but would need to pay at least half his wages - that opportunity has now passed. West Ham are open to a move but will not come close to matching his wages. Player wants to stay in the Premier League. Dan Ashworth knows the player well and would like to take Sterling to Manchester United. Newcastle or Aston Villa may look to a deal. Whilst Arteta knows the player well, it is a third party is trying to negotiate a deal which would see him move to Arsenal - but wages are a huge problem and Chelsea are being asked to provide the player with a significant pay off to depart. So it is complicated.}
30 Aug 2024 11:02:17
Cheers Edoo2
Much appreciated.
30 Aug 2024 15:55:11
Edoo2 is there still a chance we can do a deal for sterling?
{Ed002's Note - Yes. Whilst the transfer window is open Arsenal. A continue to try and persuade him to move but there is a matter that needs resolving with Chelsea.}
30 Aug 2024 16:29:36
It's an interesting proposition but the sums being touted around do not make much sense. Four or five years ago, Sterling looked like the complete package, but even having been sidelined by Chelsea, I'm sceptical.
Like everyone else, I will be ears to the radio/ eyes to the TV this evening.
COYG.
30 Aug 2024 16:37:48
Thanks Ed.
30 Aug 2024 20:14:02
Edoo2 their reporting it’s a loan move is that true.