Arsenal are “monitoring Raheem Sterling’s situation at Chelsea with Mikel Arteta interested in a reunion as the club prepare for a return to the Champions League”.
- Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer move for Raheem Sterling
- Miekl Arteta worked with the player during his time at Manchester City
- Chelsea are expected to let players leave in the summer after spending big
Arsenal are reportedly tracking Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling, with Mikel Arteta an admirer of the player since their time together at Manchester City.
The Gunners know they will need to strengthen their squad in the summer as they prepare to make their long-awaited return to the Champions League.
And 90 Minutes claim Sterling is on their radar with Arteta interested in a reunion.
Sterling and Arteta worked together for several years while the Spaniard was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at City.
His ability to play in the front three is one of the biggest factors in any potential move.
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling
Sterling is believed to be happy at Chelsea, but the Blues will no doubt have to let some players leave at the end of the season after their recent big haul.
The 28-year-old joined Chelsea from City in a deal worth £50m in the summer.
He has contributed six goals and three assists in 25 appearances during his debut.
Injuries have been an issue since the World Cup, but he has recently returned to full fitness.
Sterling has been open about his respect for Arteta in the past and has praised his former manager for the impact he has had at Arsenal.
“I knew when he went to Arsenal it would be a big opportunity for him, but he’s definitely going to implement what he wanted to bring,” Sterling said in October 2020. “And he’s a person who will put his foot down and not quit things to flow as you can see with the boys at Arsenal. They know if they don’t run they most likely won’t play.
“We all knew before Mikel came in how good football he could play, how technically good they were, but probably off the pitch they weren’t as aggressive as they were with Mikel.
“Now they’ve worked their socks off, you can see why they’ve benefited with some good results recently.”
Arteta is said to be a big fan of Sterling since their time together at Manchester City
