The English international is entering the last year of his contract at the Etihad and at the age of 27, he is carefully considering what he believes is the defining stage of his career. Chelsea has not yet opened any formal dialogue with Sterling, which is one of its main goals. Sterling feels that he has not reached the ceiling and can still raise his game, something that can only be achieved if he is considered a decisive factor in the starting lineup – especially in the context of the biggest games. This situation has subsided at City, but deep mutual respect remains between the player and the club. He respectfully asked for time to fully evaluate the kind of role he has in Pep Guardiola’s plans to move forward. Sterling desperately wants to contribute significantly wherever he plays and was honest that he does not want a small operation and thrives on being assigned responsibility on and off the field. The discussions with City were very professional and cordial and it is understandable that the club will not stand in the way if it chooses to go ahead and receive the appropriate pay. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player With Raheem Sterling linked with Chelsea, we take a look at some of the best goals he has scored in the Premier League. Thomas Tuchel is a Sterling fan, who represents an upgrade to many of his current options in the final third and has tactical prowess. Sterling could cure problems with Chelsea scoring, having doubled in the Premier League in each of his last five seasons. He has also proven to be a creative force, first at Liverpool and then at City, contributing directly to 165 goals in the division in 320 appearances for both. Chelsea are not the only ones watching Sterling with Real Madrid and Barcelona checking his condition. Bayern Munich had considered him as an alternative to Santo Mane with Julian Nagelsmann publicly stating that he appreciated the multifunctional forward in the past. Chelsea are using the Senegalese 35 35.1m move from Liverpool to the Allianz Arena as a guide to Sterling’s possible pay, but City will be demanding more – 50 50m – as he is much younger than Manet and one premium within the league to an opponent. will implement. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Mark McAdam and Tim Vickery discuss Raheem Sterling’s potential to join Chelsea from Manchester City. A compromise of around 45 million pounds was reached if Chelsea stabilizes its pursuit. Sterling will not consider any possible transfer until formal talks take place and he has his hand on what guarantees he will have from a football point of view. It is a fundamental reason that conducts all meetings on its own. Sterling does not want to leave a winning machine like City in search of bigger minutes and importance just to sit on the bench elsewhere. The four-time title winner is confident he can be a crucial gear for a club in picking up more silverware as it progresses and wants to help develop newer players. Chelsea are also considering Usman Dembele and Christopher Nunkou, with other options seem inaccessible. Robert Lewandowski is set to join Barcelona, while Arsenal are “cautiously optimistic” about the acquisition of Gabriel Jesούςs from City.
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