Erling Haaland (21, Dortmund) and Julian Alvarez (22, loan income) arrived, Gabriel Jesus (25, Arsenal) left, Manchester City is embarking on a squad review on the front of its attack this summer. And in the direction of the departures, other artisans of the recent successes of the Skyblues could soon be cited. This Wednesday, it is Raheem Sterling who attracts the attention of the mercato gazettes across the Channel.
Indeed, according to Telegraph, the 27-year-old English international winger, who has appeared 77 times in the Three Lions jersey, has agreed to the terms of a contract with Chelsea. Trained at QPR (2003-2010) and passed by Liverpool (2010-2015), he has only one year of contract left in Manchester. After seven successful seasons, the time for change has come. The opportunity is also good for the Citizens to recover a nice jackpot.
A transfer completed before the departure of the Blues on tour
Precisely, now remains to go to the checkout for the Chelsea of Todd Boehly, in search of a first flashy name on this summer window. The Blues hope to reach an agreement with Manchester City in the next 24 hours, just in time for Raheem Sterling to travel to the United States (departing on Saturday), where the band of Thomas Tuchel must carry out their pre-season tour ( matches against Club America in Las Vegas, Charlotte FC in Charlotte and Arsenal in Orlando).
But according to the British media, the case seems heard. Chelsea and Manchester City were discussing on the sidelines of the negotiations between the player and his future club. Raheem Sterling should cost more or less the sum raised by the Citizens for the transfer of Gabriel Jesus to the Gunners from Arsenal. Or nearly 53 million euros. Unless the situation turns around, Sterling should become Chelsea’s first signing of the summer by Saturday.
