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Arsenal In Discussions With Chelsea Over Loan Move For Raheem Sterling
Arsenal are in talks with Chelsea over a loan deal for Raheem Sterling, multiple reports have claimed.
The Blues have been actively trying to offload the winger, who has been considered surplus to requirements at Stamford.
The club has assigned his squad number to summer signing Pedro Neto.
The likes of Aston Villa and Crystal Palace were linked with swoops for Sterling earlier this week, but concrete offers did not arrive.
Speculation regarding a potential switch to Arsenal first emerged on the morning of deadline day, and with hours to go until the window shuts, negotiations are progressing.
It has been heavily reported that the Gunners are looking to secure Sterling on loan for the 2024/25 season. While there are still discussions to be had concerning his substantial salary, there is a sense of optimism that a deal can be finalized before the 11 PM deadline.
Notably, Sterling has previous experience working with Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta during his time as an assistant at Manchester City.
Arsenal went into the summer window with onlookers expecting them to strengthen their forward line, but their two top signings so far have come further back down the pitch, acquiring Bologna defender, Riccardo Calafiori, and Real Sociedad midfielder, Mikel Merino.
While goalkeeper David Raya’s loan from Brentford was made permanent.
Chelsea are hoping to fill Sterling’s void with an initial loan for Manchester United winger, Jadon Sancho, with talks over that deal also expected to go to the wire.
