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Man United 'hold exploratory talks' over deal to sign unwanted Chelsea man

Back to Manchester? Man United 'hold talks' over Chelsea man
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Manchester United are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing out-of-favour Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling, who is not training with Enzo Maresca's first team.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling.

The 29-year-old has endured a challenging start to the 2024-25 campaign, learning that he is no longer part of the first-team plans at Stamford Bridge.

New head coach Enzo Maresca has publicly stated that Sterling will struggle to get minutes with the Blues this term, as the West Londoners work with a bloated squad.

The former Manchester City winger was stripped of his number seven jersey earlier this month, with the number handed to summer arrival Pedro Neto.

Since making the switch from the Etihad to Stamford Bridge two years ago, Sterling has featured on 81 occasions across all competitions for Chelsea, scoring on 19 occasions.

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling on August 11, 2024© Reuters

Man United 'hold talks' over Sterling deal

According to BBC Sport, one of Chelsea's Premier League rivals could rescue former England international Sterling from a Stamford Bridge nightmare this season.

The report claims that Manchester United are considering a deal for the 29-year-old, who played 339 times for the club on the blue side of Manchester.

It is understood that a deal is nowhere near completion nor is an agreement close, although the Red Devils are exploring the possibility of the transfer.

United's sporting director Dan Ashworth is supposedly looking to take advantage of Sterling's troubling situation at Chelsea, with one player at the Theatre of Dreams a possible makeweight.

It is believed that Jadon Sancho has serious admirers at Stamford Bridge, with the ex-Borussia Dortmund man also attracting concrete interest from Serie A heavyweights Juventus.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford on August 24, 2024© Imago

Where would Sterling fit at Man United?

A natural option off the left wing for the majority of his career, Sterling could provide support and competition for Marcus Rashford in the forward line at Man United.

The Red Devils have already bolstered their offensive ranks this summer, with Joshua Zirkzee joining from Bologna for £37m.

The 23-year-old made an instant impact during his Premier League debut off the bench on August 16, when the Dutchman netted a second-half winner versus Fulham at Old Trafford.

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