Raheem Sterling Linked with Shock Move to Chelsea’s Biggest Rivals: Will He Leave Stamford Bridge for West Ham or Crystal Palace?
It’s been a tumultuous summer for Raheem Sterling at Chelsea, with the winger being left out of the matchday squad for the defeat to Manchester City. And now, there’s a growing sense that he might be on his way out of Stamford Bridge, with West Ham United and Crystal Palace in the running to sign him.
Sterling has made 81 appearances since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in 2022, with the fee reported to be a whopping £50 million. Despite his talent and experience, however, it seems that he’s fallen out of favour with new manager Enzo Maresca, who has been looking to overhaul the squad.
According to HITC, Sterling could be set to join one of Chelsea’s biggest rivals, West Ham United, who have been busy rebuilding their team under new manager Julen Lopetegui. With a slew of high-profile signings this summer, including Niclas Fullkrug and Crysensio Summerville, the Hammers might be the perfect destination for Sterling, who could thrive in the faster-paced Premier League.
But he’s not the only option for West Ham. Crystal Palace, who sold star man Michael Olise to Bayern Munich in July, might be in the market for a winger to replace him. Sterling has a point to prove after struggling at Chelsea, and a move to Selhurst Park could be exactly what he needs to get his career back on track.
After missing out on selection for the City game, Sterling’s representatives took to the Daily Mail to express their frustration, saying: "Given his inclusion in official club pre-match material this week, our expectation was that Raheem would be involved in this weekend’s fixture in some capacity."
As the transfer window begins to hot up, it remains to be seen where Sterling will end up. Will he stay at Chelsea and try to win back his place, or will he take a chance on the promise of a new challenge at West Ham or Crystal Palace? One thing’s for sure – this is a story that’ll continue to dominate the headlines throughout the summer.
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