Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is expected to be the subject of more offers from Saudi Arabia at the end of the season, according to The Telegraph.
The England international rejected substantial proposals from the Middle East last summer and, while the player’s stance may have not changed, the Blues are keen to balance the books. It is believed that up to £100m needs to be raised before June 30th to keep in line with FFP, and fans on X would back Sterling being sold if needs by:
Please yes
— Smoky (@SmokyCHE) March 13, 2024
Pls sell him fast,he doesn't deserved to be in this current Chelsea team,overated with English media hype.
— Truth (@777numbers) March 13, 2024
He should be the first name on the sale list….sell him even for peanuts
— Dushyant Sharma (@duShy24fci) March 13, 2024
Good news
— Dickson Ochora (@dicksonochora) March 13, 2024
Chelsea needs to sell him asap
— caramelsewa (@Caramelsewa) March 13, 2024
Very good decision what has Sterling offers to Chelsea nothing
— SteveN SZN (@SteveNsznxx) March 13, 2024
Can we do that already?🤝
— Chelsea’s Fabrizio (@Chels_Fabrizio) March 13, 2024
Sterling has not had a happy time at Stamford Bridge
Since joining Chelsea from Manchester City for £47.5m in the summer of 2022, the 29-year-old has struggled to recapture his best form.
In 73 appearances for the London club, Sterling has scored just 17 times and contributed 13 assists. He has had the odd game where he has looked very impressive but they have been few and far between.
Chelsea are already lining up a replacement
The Telegraph report that the Blues have targeted Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams as Sterling’s successor. The Spanish international is eight years younger than the former Liverpool star and he is reportedly available for only £43m due to a release clause in his contract.
Of course, due to Chelsea’s financial situation, they will need to facilitate Sterling’s departure first before making a move for Williams.
