Chelsea & Juventus set to agree a deal with £47m attacker in coming days
As the summer transfer window opens, Gianluca DiMarzio reports that Juventus is stepping up its hunt for offensive reinforcements, with Raheem Sterling of Chelsea being mentioned as a possible target.
Along with other well-known players, the Bianconeri are aggressively looking into ways to strengthen their expansive attacking positions, and Sterling is one of them.
The London team is apparently getting close to signing Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers, thus Sterling, an accomplished English international who joined Chelsea from Manchester City, might be available.
With Neto perhaps joining Stamford Bridge, Sterling might fall in the hierarchy and become available for a move away.
The 29-year-old forward had a solid season with Chelsea, registering 8 goals and 8 assists in 31 Premier League appearances.
Despite these contributions, Chelsea’s possible acquisition of Neto could force Sterling to consider his options elsewhere.
Juventus sees Sterling as an opportunity to add proven quality and experience to their squad.
However, securing the services of the English winger will be challenging, with competition expected from other top clubs across Europe, particularly within the Premier League.
Juventus’ primary strategy for this transfer would likely involve an initial loan deal, aligning with their broader approach to reinforcing their squad without making significant immediate financial commitments.
The Bianconeri are also keeping an eye on other potential targets, including Fiorentina’s Nico Gonzalez, Francisco Conceição of Porto, and Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.
As the transfer window heats up, Juventus’ interest in Sterling will be closely watched, with the coming days potentially decisive in determining whether the Bianconeri can pull off a significant coup by bringing the Chelsea star to Turin.