Raheem Sterling transfer roundup: Who could sign a Chelsea outcast this summer, including European giants but no Liverpool comeback?
Raheem Sterling's future is likely to dominate the remainder of the summer transfer window after his Chelsea career hit a new low.
The former England international was not very happy about being left out of the Blues squad for his 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
From Sterling Representatives questioned his absence from the game as he sought clarity on his situation.
talkSPORT understands the 29-year-old will not submit a transfer request to force through a move before the deadline.
However, rival clubs will certainly express interest. Chelsea leaving Sterling with no option but to leave.
Juventus
The Serie A giants have emerged as the bookies' favourites to offer Sterling an escape route should he leave for pastures new.
The Old Lady has been following the extreme for years, having first been linked with a move for him during his days at Manchester City in 2021.
Such an agreement was proposed together with Pep GuardiolaThe failed attempt to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the Etihad, where Sterling eventually stayed.
Months later, Sterling publicly admitted he had dreamed “from a very young age” of playing abroad before joining Chelsea the following summer.
Juve could now offer him the chance to fulfil that ambition if he wants to leave England but continue playing at the highest level.
The groundwork was thought to have already been done earlier this summer, with Chelsea among the suitors. Federico Iglesia – who has been told he can leave the Bianconeri.
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Newcastle
Sterling's £325,000-a-week wages will prove problematic for most clubs, with the Magpies one of the few who would not agree to a pay rise.
On paper, his profile could fit Newcastle, with his former England teammate Kieran Trippier becoming Eddie HoweThe first signing of the Saudi-backed takeover in 2022, two years older than Sterling is now.
With Trippier heavily linked with a move away from St James' Park this summer, 82-cap international Sterling could fill the leadership and experience void left vacant.
Newcastle are already in the market for another Chelsea winger, however. having been keeping an eye on Noni MaduekeSituation of.
From Liverpool Long-standing interest in Anthony Gordon It could also force the Toons to turn to an established replacement if that transfer heats up before the deadline.
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Crystal Palace
Obviously, the Eagles would need Chelsea to help them share some of the wages, but a potential loan could suit all parties.
This would offer Sterling the chance to remain in London, which was a factor in why he originally decided on Chelsea once he left City.
The striker would instantly become the leader of the team, which could prove attractive after the treatment he received at Stamford Bridge.
Ismaila Sarr He is unlikely to be the only attacking addition Palace make, and the club's chairman Steve's Parish he has already thrown cold water on it The return of Selhurst Park hero Wilfried Zaha.
South Londoners could even find themselves flush with cash, with Newcastle submit £65m bid for Marc Guehiwho could follow Michael OliseThe £50 million transfer to Bayern Munich last month.
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PSG
The French champions have shown their willingness to sign a talented English player to fill the void left by Kylian Mbappé.
Paris Saint-Germain have He already courted Marcus Rashfordand now they seem to be monitoring their Jadon Sancho, Manchester United teammate.
However, the pound sterling could represent a more viable option for Luis Enrique as a way to replenish his new attack look.
In 2018, Sterling admitted that he enjoyed watching PSG and was a fan of Neymar – six years later he could act as his unlikely replacement.
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Fenerbach
Sterling's side dismissed any talk of a move to join Jose Mourinho's Turkish revolution earlier this summer.
But the situation is very different two months later, and if there is anyone capable of making him do a 180 degree turn, it is Mourinho.
The Special One also has time on his side where others don't, as the transfer window in Turkey doesn't close until September 13.
If Sterling's exile at Chelsea continues and a move to another club does not materialise before the Premier League deadline, he may not have many other options to secure a place in regular football.
Chelsea also used the Turkish league for this same situation a year ago, when Galatasaray signed Hakim Ziyech on loan for one season with an option to buy.
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The other options
Saudi Arabia
Advantages: Can afford the high salary and transfer fee.
Cons: Sterling has already turned down offers from Saudi Arabia and is believed to want to continue fighting for top honours.
West Ham
Pros: Stay in London and continue playing in the Premier League
Cons: Earns more than double that of the current top earner (Lucas Paqueta, £150,000 a week)
West Ham have already spent more than £50m on wingers this summer, with Crysencio Summerville and Luis Guilherme joins the captain Jarrod Bowen and Mohamed Kudus as options.
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Liverpool
Advantages: Returning to the club where he made his name and having the chance to rewrite the story of his acrimonious exit in 2015.
Arne Slot's interest in Gordon and Luis Diaz's links to Barcelona show the Reds are also keen to fill Sterling's role.
Cons: Chelsea would not consider a loan to another big club, and Liverpool they wouldn't pay the kind of rates their rivals would ask.
Your age profile does not fit, with Thiago AlcantaraThe £20m move in 2020 was the last time Liverpool bought someone of Sterling's age to compete in the first team.
Sterling's wages would also break up Liverpool's structure, with Mohamed Salah the only player on their records who currently earns more.
That comes at a time when the club is in negotiations to extend Salah's contract, along with Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
All that logic aside, Sterling is also Liverpool fans' number one enemy, and the animosity only deepens with His fight with Joe Gomez.
