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Raheem Sterling Attracts Leeds Interest Ahead of January Transfer Window
Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling is reportedly on the radar of Leeds United as the January transfer window approaches.
The 30-year-old winger has struggled to find playing time in West London during the 2025-26 campaign, yet to make a competitive appearance under Enzo Maresca. This lack of action has effectively ruled him out of contention for England’s 2026 World Cup squad, where players like Bukayo Saka and Jarrod Bowen have taken the spotlight.
Leeds and Crystal Palace Interested
According to Sportsboom, Sterling could be handed a Premier League lifeline in the New Year, with Leeds United reportedly leading the chase. FA Cup winners Crystal Palace are also understood to be monitoring the situation.
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With Chelsea potentially willing to sell at a cut-price fee given Sterling’s current status, a winter move seems feasible. Leeds, who have scored 10 goals in 11 Premier League matches so far, are keen to bolster their attacking options to fight off relegation.
Sterling Looking for a Last Hurrah
Sterling’s career has taken him across some of England’s biggest clubs. Since leaving Manchester City for Chelsea in 2022, he has made 81 appearances, scoring 19 goals for the Blues. Prior to that, his Manchester City tenure saw 131 goals in 339 appearances, alongside four Premier League titles and an FA Cup.
At 30, Sterling is approaching the latter stages of his career, making this transfer window crucial for a final push at top-flight football. Both Leeds and Crystal Palace could provide him the platform for that “last hurrah” in England’s Premier League.
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