Raheem Sterling

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FootballTransfers understands that former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is eyeing up a potential reunion with Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling at Celtic.



The 30-year-old forward, currently frozen out of Chelsea’s first-team picture under Enzo Maresca, faces an uncertain few months ahead of the January transfer window




Sterling is still tied to the Blues until June 2027 on wages of around £300,000 per week, a contract that complicated a summer departure. The former England international is the West London club's best-paid player by quite some distance.


His most recent loan at Arsenal did little to rebuild his reputation, with the winger managing just one goal and a handful of assists across more than 20 appearances. Often confined to the bench under Mikel Arteta, Sterling struggled to make an impact, making a fresh start under Rodgers potentially all the more appealing.




Sterling’s most fruitful years of early development came under Rodgers at Liverpool between 2012 and 2015. The Northern Irish coach gave the then-teenager his breakthrough at Anfield, playing him in a central role during Liverpool’s thrilling 2013/14 title charge.



Rodgers’ trust in Sterling was pivotal to his evolution into one of England’s most dangerous attackers. Sources close to the player suggest that this still holds weight. Rodgers, tasked with keeping Celtic dominant domestically while making strides in Europe, could view Sterling’s experience as invaluable.


Having been knocked out of the Champions League in the playoff round, Celtic now turn their attention to the Europa League, where Sterling’s vast European pedigree could be a crucial advantage during the latter stages of the league phase and further into the competition.




His pace, composure, and know-how on continental nights would add an extra dimension to a squad often accused of lacking cutting edge outside Scotland.

At Stamford Bridge, Sterling has found himself on the periphery. Despite being one of the club’s senior figures, his wages have complicated any exit plans. Enquiries from Bayern Munich, Napoli, and clubs in the Premier League came and went over the summer without resolution.

Sterling’s reluctance to move abroad further narrowed his options. Of course, Celtic would not be able to match Sterling’s Chelsea salary outright, but a loan deal - potentially with a wage-sharing agreement - could be explored.

Sources have indicated that the Parkhead club are willing to contribute around £50,000 per week towards Sterling’s salary, a figure that, if Chelsea cover the rest, could make the move financially feasible.

Chelsea remain keen to move on from big earners who are not part of Maresca’s plans, and Celtic could offer a mutually beneficial solution. For Sterling, a move to Celtic Park would ensure regular football under a manager he trusts.

For Rodgers, it would provide a proven attacker who understands his tactical demands and brings the kind of European experience Celtic desperately need in their bid to make an impact in the Europa League.

As for Chelsea, although they would surely prefer to sell the veteran permanently, a six-month loan to Scotland could help Sterling recover lost value ahead of a permanent summer exit.

 

He wouldn’t go to other Premier League clubs in the summer because his family are in London and he doesn’t want to leave them.

His wages are also insane.

File under not happening.

 

Behave ffs

 

Lawwell heard "Sterling" and got a hard on

 

Window is closed so can't get him untill January anyway and in that window we should invest HEAVILY on a RW.

Up untill then? I would have absolutely no problem taking him, Better than Forrest and Yang so its not like we would have anything to lose.

Desperate signing? Very much so

 

Would only really make sense if we're still in Europe after January.

 

Just what the dressing room needs... * my life.

 

I'd take him, bring him in now on one of those emergency loans saying our two right-backs are injured even Trusty, we have 3 defenders out.

Mind someone did that recently, feel like it was maybe Barcelona last season or someone like it, they had guys injured and loaned in a striker or somehting even though none of their injuries were strikers

 

Imagine him against SPFL defenders, would run riot. Absolutely never happening though.

 

Be like greater version of Abada, would probably score 25 a season even now older, slower and on the back of poor form and low confidence, his movement and runs and even his control of the ball which looks mediocre in England will be levels above guys here.

 

Funny enough I think he could work.

But at the same time, just not sure if hed get on with the game up here, not through lack of talent of course, but just lack of motivation to do anything anymore.

If anything if we was willing to come here, id say there is equal chance hed just chill and see out th next couple of seasons and finish at QPR.

 

“Steady”

 

Is this no the source that had us getting Chiesa? Absolute nonsense

 

Speaking to people down here he's proper fell off a cliff last couple year..

Lost a bit of pace. Definitely confidence and maybe hunger..

You'd think he was a fair bit older than 30..

 

Completely ridiculous

 

Would be a waste of time and money. No thanks. We just need to go out and sign an actual right winger of our own which of course Nicholson and company failed to do this summer despite selling Kuhn.