Arsenal in surprise deal on final day of Raheem Sterling transfer window
According The Independent, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is interested in signing a new winger before the transfer The window closes on Friday night and points to a surprise signing for Raheem Sterling.
The Gunners have had a quiet summer transfer window, with Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino remaining the only new additions to the squad compared to last season. However, that could change on transfer day, with Arteta keen on an explosive winger.
According to The IndependentAthletic Bilbao's Nico Williams is the manager's main target, but the winger wants to stay in Spain to achieve his long-held ambition of joining BarcelonaArsenal are looking for alternatives and Raheem Sterling has emerged as one option. Chelsea after falling out of favour under Enzo Maresca.
Arteta had a strong relationship with the 29-year-old winger when he was assistant coach at Manchester CityThe Spaniard likes his personality and believes Sterling would be a good influence on the team with his winning record. The England international also understands Arsenal's tactical approach, which is similar to that of City.
Daily Mail Journalist Kieran Gill is one of several sources claiming Arsenal and Chelsea are in talks over a potential deal, however, a move could be very complicated.
According to the Independent, Arsenal are not prepared to offer more than £150,000-a-week to Sterling, who earns £325,000-a-week at Chelsea. The Gunners are not planning to pay a fee and Sterling would need to resolve his contractual issues with the Blues in order to make the final day of the deadline for the Emirates Stadium.
Possible movement
Arsenal appear short of attacking players ahead of the transfer deadline. They have sold Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham, while Fabio Vieira has sealed a return to Porto on loan. Eddie Nketiah is expected to join Crystal Palace. The Gunners are obliged to make at least one striker signing before the transfer window closes.
The focus could be on getting a backup option for Bukayo SakaWhile Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli have been competing for a place on the left wing, Saka has not had a reliable replacement. Reiss Nelson remains in the team, but Arteta has been reluctant to trust him until the end of games.
The Gunners boss would have a more suitable replacement in Sterling. Sterling has the ability to play on either wing. He has registered 51 goals and 49 assists in 172 career games on the right flank. His form has dipped during his time at Chelsea, but Arteta could bring out the best in him with a reunion with Arsenal.
He 'World classThe star is one of the best dribblers in the English top flight and could be tempted by the challenge. The big question is whether Sterling can find a solution with Chelsea. With Arsenal unwilling to pay a fee, he needs to cut ties with the Blues by mutual agreement or convince them to loan him out with a wage contribution.
Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman in the past 24 hours, but a reputable journalist David Ornstein He has clarified that the club is not thinking about him.
