Raheem Sterling | Joins Chelsea for £50m

[Shaffer92]

If that's what your opinion then fair enough, personally I think he's bang average. I'm not saying this about you by the way but I think plenty of people convince themselves a player is better than they actually are once it looks like we're getting them. Of course I hope he proves me wrong and turns out to be a good signing if we get him.

I feel the same way about Alvarez. Think Phillips will be solid if he can stay fit. We'll see how it all shakes out.

 

[BillyShears]

I’m staying out of this thread, the lunatics have taken over the asylum.

Oh. Alright then. Color me a lunatic for having an opinion.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

If he won’t sign a new deal, he should be sold this summer even if it is to a rival. We can’t just write off £50m transfer fee plus his wages for the next year. If he is willing to move this summer (I’m not convinced he will be), it would be crazy business to keep him.

As for the potential club, I am surprised Chelsea are interested because in Werner they already have their own version of Sterling… Great movement, gets in behind defences and looks a massive threat, right up until he gets the ball at his feet.

If Sterling goes there, I think he will continue to be a mixed bag. He will score goals. He will also please and frustrate their fans in equal measure. His presence will continue to be felt on here as well, one week it will be “we should never have sold him” and the following week “he is dump, we rinsed Chelsea”.

Whatever he decides, I think we can safely say we have had our moneys worth out him. I just hope he doesn’t walk on a free.

 

[CitehUnkown]

Raheem Sterling situation, city have laid out a contract for him since last year but raz has been hesitant due to game time. If raz was to leave this summer , most likely no replacement as city rate Cole Palmer so highly. Raz wants the Madrid move but again. Who’s affording him

 

[Dicko69]

Oh. Alright then. Color me a lunatic for having an opinion.

I would, but someone has eaten all the crayons again

 

[Rammy Blue]

Oh. Alright then. Color me a lunatic for having an opinion.

Don’t be so precious, lol, just tickled me that post about Chelsea.

 

[JWCH-99]

So some questions then. Who at Chelsea is buying him? Tuchel? Is Marina still there?

Then you look at the system Tuchel plays. 343/352. Sterling isn't a wing back. Is he a better finisher than Werner? I don't think so. Is he a better false 9 than Havertz? Again, I don't think so. Could he play as a central attacker/striker? Sure, but he wouldn't be solving many of Chelsea's actually issues. They have in Werner and Pulisic two players who get criticised for the same thing Sterling gets criticised for, being inconsistent, especially in front of goal.

I see very little logic in these links beyond "he's got a year left on his deal and hasn't signed a new one".

I don't disagree with any of this but it's also trying to second guess Chelseas plans for next season- Tuchel may play a 4 when considering how many CB's he's losing and he does have two fullbacks in Chilwell and James that can play a 4. They may be wanting to change it up completely. He's a top player also so regardless of his weaknesses in front of goal he offers a lot for Chelsea in terms of an upgrade on Warner and pulisic regardless of similar weaknesses as he is just a better player. I'm not convinced by the rumours that Chelsea want him, but if they do I am convinced by the thought process that he would be interested in Chelsea for a new challenge, home city, more game time, star man etc...

 

[Petetheblu]

I think Alvarez would have scored more than Raheem in the same situations

Hopefully mate, but it's a new league with a completed coach.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

I like Sterling and would live him to stay however if he wants to leave let’s do a deal with Chelsea and take Reece James off them

 

[Deleted member 81382]

I like Sterling and would live him to stay however if he wants to leave let’s do a deal with Chelsea and take Reece James off them

Chelsea aren't going to sell their starting right-back to a club who they will believe they can compete for the title with next season.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I like Sterling and would live him to stay however if he wants to leave let’s do a deal with Chelsea and take Reece James off them

If Carlsberg did player swaps......

Unfortunately,you are in cloud cuckoo land.

 

[Blu1]

I’m not sure we should be selling him to any prem league team in an ideal world.

Take the money & move on. He’s been a great city player but it’s time for a change for both city & raz

 

[TonyM]

I've forever being saying that I want Sterling replaced with someone better (obviously Haaland is better as a striker and maybe Alvarez is better as a forward player)...but the one thing that Sterling has going for him is his tenacity. I don't want to lose both Sterling and Jesus.

If Sterling moves I hope it means that Jesus will stay with the promise of more game time.

If Jesus moves then I am on the fence as to whether I want Sterling to just stay a year or sign a contract for longer. It really depends on how this new attack all fits together.

 

[Sheikh rattle and roll]

If Carlsberg did player swaps......

Unfortunately,you are in cloud cuckoo land.

I understand that but it annoys me how we seem to roll over and let our players leave
Other clubs play hardball and seem to resist sometimes
Look at Levy and Kane last year look at Mbappe
I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do and possible I know it depends on the contract and players wishes
I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the club and the views of Sterling etc
My stance to Chelsea would be come back when you are willing to pay £60 million or we will take James and give you £40
Bye

 

[FantasyIreland]

I understand that but it annoys me how we seem to roll over and let our players leave
Other clubs play hardball and seem to resist sometimes
Look at Levy and Kane last year look at Mbappe
I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do and possible I know it depends on the contract and players wishes
I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the club and the views of Sterling etc
My stance to Chelsea would be come back when you are willing to pay £60 million or we will take James and give you £40
Bye

I can see where you are coming from,but,while we are pretty unique as a club and maybe have to do things slightly differently,i dont think we are the easy touch many (of our own) think.

We will do what's best for us,and we will work within our boundaries and finances,we have the best people pulling our strings....so i have no worries where our transfer dealings or business decisions are concerned.

 

[The blue phantom]

I understand that but it annoys me how we seem to roll over and let our players leave
Other clubs play hardball and seem to resist sometimes
Look at Levy and Kane last year look at Mbappe
I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do and possible I know it depends on the contract and players wishes
I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the club and the views of Sterling etc
My stance to Chelsea would be come back when you are willing to pay £60 million or we will take James and give you £40
Bye

Unfortunately Raz has One year left on his contract so the valuation isn't going to be as high as we would like. But still high enough. I mean normally with a few years left and clubs coming in for him his value would be substantial, especially when you see some of the shite getting bought for over £50 Million on a regular basis.

 

[Trickyblues]

I understand that but it annoys me how we seem to roll over and let our players leave
Other clubs play hardball and seem to resist sometimes
Look at Levy and Kane last year look at Mbappe
I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do and possible I know it depends on the contract and players wishes
I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the club and the views of Sterling etc
My stance to Chelsea would be come back when you are willing to pay £60 million or we will take James and give you £40
Bye

We just have respect for our players, that’s all. Also we hardly ‘roll over’. Could’ve got money for Eric Garcia, but Barca didn’t offer enough so he stayed an extra year. Same with Sane. Bernardo wanted to leave last year and didn’t. So did Laporte. Sterling wanted to go on loan in Jan and didn’t.
So we don’t just let our players leave lol.

 

[baggy]

I understand that but it annoys me how we seem to roll over and let our players leave
Other clubs play hardball and seem to resist sometimes
Look at Levy and Kane last year look at Mbappe
I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do and possible I know it depends on the contract and players wishes
I have no knowledge of the inner workings of the club and the views of Sterling etc
My stance to Chelsea would be come back when you are willing to pay £60 million or we will take James and give you £40
Bye

Not keeping players who don't want to be here hasn't done us any harm through has it? If anything it might just be the reason why we are the best team in the league.

 

[Jack74]

You're either a complete fucking moron or here on a windup.

You are right in saying Silva isn't twice the player Sterling is though. More like 10x the player.

And that's no disrespect to Raz.

Anyone wanna raise the 10x ?

 

[Retro_Citizens]

Anyone wanna raise the 10x ?

Here i am.