Barcelona keen on Raheem Sterling
It’s no secret that Barcelona are interested in Raheem Sterling. But who isn’t?
As per British and Spanish media, Barcelona are keen on Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling.
Manchester City spent 63.7 million euros to sign the England international from Liverpool in the summer of 2015. The 26-year-old has two years left on his current contract which expires in 2023.
The winger has featured in 49 matches this term, netting 14 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions.
The 26-year-old is considered to be one of the best wingers in England. Sterling has also left his mark at the international stage after netting 14 goals in 61 senior appearances for the England national team.
His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Barcelona.
Ronald Koeman wants to sign a new winger and Sterling is one of the names at the top of his wishlist. He is a firm fan of Manchester City winger and Barcelona could make a move for the player if the financial aspect makes sense.
The Spanish giants are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.
There is no doubt that Sterling will take Barcelona’s attack to a different level. His finishing abilities when in and around the box will come as a massive asset to Koeman’s side.
According to the report, “Barcelona are weighing up a move for Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling. Barca see Sterling as a replacement for Ousmane Dembele. Sport says Barca have now sensed an opportunity and believe they will be able to raise the funds for at least one big summer signing, of which Sterling is now a leading candidate. Sterling is seen as an ideal alternative for Ousmane Dembele, whose contract at the club is running down and his future remains up in the air. Cash-strapped Barca are said to be willing to include players in any potential deal, in order to get the formalities over the line. Sterling, 26, has a contract with City until 2023 but in the final stretch of the season, he found himself out of favour with manager Pep Guardiola and would likely listen to offers in the coming weeks.”
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Barcelona will have to present a really enticing offer to bring City to the negotiating table. The Spanish giants have the resources to tempt them but it will be interesting to see if they are willing to overpay for the player.
Manchester City are preparing to sell their winger should they receive a massive offer for him.
Raheem Sterling ideal fit for Barcelona?
If Sterling is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Barcelona.
A winger of Sterling’s ceiling will be a massive addition to Barcelona squad as he will not only improve the overall quality of Koeman’s starting XI but also add some stability and variety to his attacking department.
Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Barca.
It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can beat their rivals to the winger’s signature.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
