Mikel Arteta would welcome the opportunity to rejoin former Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling if he were to join Arsenal this summer
It has been stated that Mikel Arteta would welcome the opportunity to rejoin former Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling if he were to join Arsenal this summer.
Sterling, who just signed for Chelsea this summer, has emerged as a surprising alternative for Arsenal, who are looking to bolster their offensive options in preparation for their upcoming return to the UEFA Champions League, as reported by 90min.
One of Todd Boehly’s first acquisitions as the owner of the west London club saw the Blues acquire the England international in a £50 million deal. But, the Manchester City great might be made available early due to Sterling’s lacklustre performance at Stamford Bridge.
Thus, Arteta may try to add Sterling to his offensive options as the Gunners prepare for a return to the Champions League next season. Sterling is a striker who may bring a lot to the north London club.
In fact, Sterling is one of the most adaptable strikers in the Premier League. The England international scored 131 goals in all competitions during his seven years at City.
Yet with Arteta coaching Sterling, a reunion may be feasible in the summer, particularly if Chelsea decides to trade the Kingston, England-born sensation to recuperate some revenue and reduce the number of the senior squad, with Graham Potter expected to have over 30 figures in the team for pre-season.
Since signing Leandro Trossard in January, Arsenal’s offensive options have looked rather robust. Nevertheless, given Arteta’s interest in Sterling, the Gunners might pull off a masterstroke of a move if they are able to pry the England international away from Chelsea this summer.
Sterling could give a lot of depth to the Gunners before their return to the Champions League, especially as Arsenal are expected to cash in on Folarin Balogun and Emile Smith Rowe is touted to shift into a deep playmaker. The winger is also possibly open to rejoining with Arteta.
