According to Football Insider, Arsenal reportedly decided not to pursue a permanent move for Raheem Sterling after a season-long loan from Chelsea.
The 30-year-old winger joined the gunners in August 2024 and was hoping to revive his career under Mikel Arteta, who previously worked in Manchester City.
However, Sterling’s impact at the Emirates was limited, leading the club to rethink its long-term plan.
The English Winger was considered a surplus of requirements at Stamford Bridge last summer, and Arsenal is one of Chelsea’s biggest rivals, but the Bruce didn’t hesitate to send players in loan moves to the gunners.
Sterling is struggling with Arsenal
Sterling was expected to provide Gunner with additional attack options and versatility in the final third, but his performance and all his attitude were highly questionable.
Sterling appears to have won many trophies on Pep Guardiola’s side, not the player impressed at Man City.
During his loan spell, Sterling struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting lineup, leaving only a few Premier League starts and minimal contributions in terms of goals and assists.
Mikel Arteta is not impressed with Sterling
His performances have not met the expectations set by both the coaching staff and supporters, prompting Arsenal to explore alternative options to strengthen their offensive lineup.
The emergence of young talents like Ethan Nuwaneri further influenced Arsenal’s decision.
The development of Nwaneri offered the team fresh energy and versatility in the forward position, reducing the need to maintain Sterling beyond his loan period
The 30-year-old is set to return to his pro-club Chelsea, desperately looking to off-road him this summer.
Gunners have been trying to add a wide range of attackers to their team this summer, identifying Atalanta’s Adamoral Lookman as one of their targets.
Manchester United winger Antony is another player on the North London Club’s radar.
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