Leeds to complete marquee signing with Raheem Sterling contract termination on cards
Leeds United will be hoping Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling can help them avoid Premier League relegation.
The Whites have their eyes on the 31-year-old who has been excluded from the squad by Enzo Maresca this season.
Elland Road could be Sterling’s next destination, with Crystal Palace also in the race for his signature.
Daniel Farke hasn’t been able to rely much on Danie James this season due to injuries, and with the Wales international possibly set for a long spell on the sidelines, the West Yorkshire outfit will surely be looking to bolster their front line.
Chelsea set to explore deal for Raheem Sterling amid Leeds United interest
Chelsea will hold further talks with interested parties for Sterling ahead of the winter transfer window, according to CaughtOffside.
The news outlet reports on 13 December that the Blues are exploring various options for the England international’s future, with a mutual termination at Stamford Bridge on the cards if no suitable deal emerges.
It’s been claimed that the veteran forward, who has played 82 times for the Three Lions, is seen as a marquee signing at Elland Road.
Sterling can undoubtedly add much-needed Premier League experience to the West Yorkshire outfit’s squad, with his pace and creativity standing out.
While Leeds may have to blow their wage bill to get Sterling, it will be worth it if he can help them avoid relegation.
Raheem Sterling arrival to trigger Elland Road exit
Sterling will surely want guaranteed game time at Elland Road, and that may not be good news for some of the current players in the Whites’ squad.
Leeds may have to part ways with someone like Willy Gnonto in January, as the Italian youngster’s minutes will surely be affected by the arrival of the Chelsea star in LS11.
The West Yorkshire outfit will have to make some tough decisions in the winter transfer window to have the best chance of surviving an immediate drop to the Championship.
With Sterling’s departure from Stamford Bridge a matter of time, his situation will surely be one to watch.
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