Raheem Sterling's loan at Arsenal has not met expectations, leading Chelsea to seek a permanent sale as he is not expected to return to the squad. Despite missing opportunities at Arsenal due to injuries, Sterling's lack of appearances (just four starts) has prompted the Gunners to opt against making his loan move permanent. Chelsea has ruled out another loan and contract buyouts, focusing instead on securing a sale. Sterling still has two years left on his contract, and while linked to Saudi clubs, Chelsea hopes to place him in Europe despite his high wages.
Heading into the summer transfer window, Chelsea have decided to permanently offload Raheem Sterling following an unfulfilled loan spell at Arsenal, where he played minimally.
Chelsea's Enzo Maresca has no plans to reintegrate Sterling into the squad despite the club's goal struggles, marking a definitive end to his stint at Chelsea.
With no intention from Arsenal to make Sterling's loan permanent and Chelsea rejecting other options, a sale is now the only viable route for the winger.
Despite being linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia, Chelsea is optimistic about finding Sterling a new team within Europe, notwithstanding his hefty salary demands.
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