Raheem Sterling wants to quit Chelsea permanently after Enzo Maresca froze him out and denied that his treatment of the winger has been “brutal.”
Raheem Sterling Current Status at Chelsea
The manager may look for a new centre-back if Axel Disasi leaves after a year at Chelsea. The transfer market closes next week, allowing for a major clearout.
Since being benched against Man City on Sunday, Sterling hasn’t trained and is eager to collaborate with the club to find a solution after falling behind Pedro Neto and João Félix.
Raheem Sterling Potential Transfer and Contract Situation
The former Manchester City winger is not included in the team for Thursday’s first leg of the Europa Conference League qualifier against Servette at Stamford Bridge and does not want to go on loan or to Saudi Arabia. He has three years left on a £325,000-a-week contract and is willing to leave permanently after joining Ben Chilwell in a group of 15 senior players who are no longer part of the club’s plans.
Conor Gallagher Move and Chelsea Transfer Strategy
Conor Gallagher’s move to Atlético Madrid was completed on Wednesday, but Chelsea is still looking to sell and loan players. They have received external criticism, and Maresca has grown agitated by claims that he is working with a bloated squad of 42 players. Outcasts such as Trevoh Chalobah, Kepa Arrizabalaga, and Romelu Lukaku are practicing with the development squad, while Maresca claims he has been honest with Sterling and Chilwell, who are expected to miss out on playing for the former Leicester manager this season
Maresca Response to Squad Criticism
“I try to be honest with all of them in this moment, the noise is from outside,” Chelsea’s head coach added. “More than 15 players are training separately; they are not with the team. I spoke with Raheem Sterling before the Man City game. And I mentioned that he would struggle to get minutes with us. I told Chilly that he is a great guy, but that his position will make it difficult for him to interact with us. It is not violent; rather, it is honest. I deal with 21 players, not 42. “It’s not as bad as it seems from the outside.”
Chelsea Financial Considerations and Potential Buyers for Sterling
Given Sterling’s high salary, Chelsea may struggle to find a buyer for him. According to sources, the club’s desire to sell the 29-year-old is partially motivated by financial reasons. Juventus have enquired about the former Liverpool player, who lost his No. 7 shirt at Chelsea to Neto.
Maresca Transfer Targets and Squad Adjustments
Chelsea has had another busy summer, and they expect this to continue despite Félix’s arrival. Maresca is looking to sign a striker, with Napoli’s Victor Osimhen top of the list, while changes in central defense are not out of the question.
While Chelsea has 6 senior centre-backs, Chalobah is available for sale, and Disasi is not part of Maresca’s long-term ambitions. Disasi, who missed much of preseason due to hernia surgery, has not impressed since coming from Monaco for £38.5 million last year and is attracting interest from Newcastle. The player from France, who played in 44 games last year, has appeared uncomfortable when controlling the ball. There are also questions about how much Benoît Badiashile will play this season.
Maresca Defensive Strategy and Potential Signings
Maresca is content with Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana as his first-choice centre-backs, with Tosin Adarabioyo as the first backup. However, they must treat Fofana carefully after he recovered from a catastrophic knee injury, and Maresca might bring in a new centre-back who can provide more competition and thrive in his possession-based style.
Chelsea Remaining Transfer Window Plans
Chelsea has a limited amount of time to find a solution for their outcasts. No serious interest has emerged in Chilwell, and Carney Chukwuemeka is poised to depart. Ângelo Gabriel, David Datro Fofana, and Djordje Petrovic are available. Noni Madueke’s position is questionable. Armando Broja is expected to complete a loan deal to Ipswich, who will sign the striker for £30 million if they remain up. Bashir Humphreys, a 21-year-old defender, has joined Burnley on loan with a buyout clause worth £12 million.
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