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EPL Transfer News Live: Chelsea Go For Sterling, Arsenal Close To Jesus Deal…Man City To Land Haaland?
EPL Transfer News Live: Chelsea Go For Sterling, Arsenal Close To Jesus Deal…Man City To Land Haaland?
Chelsea have made contact with Manchester City about a move for England forward Raheem Sterling.
Sterling, who joined from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015 and has scored 131 goals in 339 games, is a major transfer target for new Blues owner Todd Boehly.
It is understood Chelsea are yet to lodge a formal bid for the 27-year-old, but one is expected shortly.
Sterling has a year left on his contract and is understood to be reviewing his options.
Sterling, who has 77 England caps, has never made any secret of his desire to play as much as possible and be a central figure in a team that challenges for major honours.
Haaland’s arrival at City changes the dynamic
Since Pep Guardiola became manager in 2016, only Sergio Aguero (124) has scored more goals for City than Sterling (120).
Sterling scored 13 goals in 30 Premier League appearances last season as he won his fourth league title and ninth major honour in seven seasons with City.
However, he was on the bench for both legs of the Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid and the epic final game of the season against Aston Villa.
Sterling did spark the memorable last-day league title success by coming on to set up Ilkay Gundogan’s crucial first goal as City came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 and pip Liverpool by a point.
Of City’s attacking players, only Bernardo Silva started significantly more Premier League games last season – 33 to Sterling’s 23.
Phil Foden started one more and £100m man Jack Grealish one fewer.
But Erling Haaland’s summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund appears to change the dynamic, with the Norwegian likely to be a starter, especially in the biggest games.
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez will also be arriving at the Etihad this summer from River Plate after a deal was agreed in January.
Liverpool still looking at Dembele
Liverpool remain part of the hunt for Barcelona contract rebel Ousmane Dembele, reports Sport.
The France international winger, who is set to hit free agency in a matter of deals, is said to have offers on the table from Camp Nou, Anfield, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich.
Ake & Sterling wanted by Chelsea
Raheem Sterling has emerged as a top target for Chelsea, but The Telegraph reports that the Blues have also asked Manchester City about Nathan Ake.
The Dutch defender has struggled for starts with the Premier League champions and could be taken back to west London for a second spell at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea join Man Utd & Milan in Asensio race (Sport)
Chelsea have joined Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio, claims Sport.
Serie A champions AC Milan are also said to be keen on the Spain international, who could be on the move this summer as he faces fierce competition for places at Santiago Bernabeu.
How Man City could line up next season with Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips in midfield and Marc Cucurella at full-back
MANCHESTER CITY are set for a new-look starting XI with Erling Haaland to spearhead their Premier League title tilt.
The Citizens are continuing to strengthen their star-studded side as Pep Guardiola looks to win the English top-flight for a third year running.
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