Fulham Push For Raheem Sterling As Transfer Deadline Nears

Fulham are trying to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea as the transfer deadline approaches. Talks are ongoing because their deals for other players have hit problems.

FULHAM REVIVE STERLING INTEREST

Fulham have a new plan for Raheem Sterling. He is not wanted at Chelsea, especially after not playing well during his loan spell at Arsenal last season, where he scored one goal and contributed five assists in 28 games. Sterling, who is 30, is training on his own. Chelsea have told him he is not part of their future plans. Fulham are now trying hard to make a deal in the last hours of the transfer window. Marco Silva wants Sterling to join Fulham because talks for Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk have stopped, and discussions about Samu Chukwueze are ongoing.

STALLED CAREERS AND TEAM OUTLOOKS

Sterling had a tough 2024/25 season at Arsenal. Chelsea’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, does not want Sterling, and Fulham could give him a new start. Fulham finished 11th in last season’s Premier League with 54 points. They have not been very active in the transfer market, with only goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte being their big signing. Manager Marco Silva wants to improve their attack, which was weak last season. Chelsea are currently sitting second in the Premier League, after experiencing a shaky start. Fulham want a boost to move away from relegation fears.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The deadline is just hours away, so Fulham must act fast to sign Sterling. Their other main deals are still uncertain. Fulham’s next match is against Leeds United. Leeds are two points ahead of Fulham and are in 12th place. Both teams want to rise in the table and stay away from the relegation battle. Sterling could bring experience and speed to Fulham’s attack, but it is not clear if a deal will be made before the deadline.