The situation of Raheem Sterling at Chelsea FC, a team in which their own coach, Enzo Maresca, has admitted that he won't count much on him in his sports project for the 2024/25 season by asserting "I have told Raheem that it will be hard for him to get minutes with us", even going as far as taking away the '7' shirt which is now in possession of Pedro Neto, suggests that the player could be put on the market for a possible sale this summer. Moreover, this could have an affordable price tag, given that he has a market value of 35 million euros (according to 'Transfermarkt').
With this scenario in mind, it is not surprising that the name of the Englishman, who is under contract with the 'Blues' until 2027, starts to be linked with other clubs internationally, as the London team will facilitate his departure. In this context, it is also not surprising that rumors have begun to surface about a possible interest from the Barcelona team in the former Liverpool player, with the aim of strengthening their left wing.
Will Barcelona really explore the possibility of transferring Sterling?
However, apparently, and as 'Mundo Deportivo' suggests, the Barcelona team is not interested in exploring the addition of Raheem Sterling in this summer transfer market. At 29 years old, the Kingston native (Jamaica) seems to be further away from his best footballing form, and if you add to that the exorbitant salary he currently receives, around 19 million euros gross (about 10 million net), it makes him a much less attractive acquisition, regardless of the facilities that Chelsea may provide in terms of his transfer.
With this option ruled out, it is important to remember that FC Barcelona, at present, in addition to what happens with Nico Williams, seems to be considering two alternatives to reinforce their left wing. The first, although almost utopian, would be to bet on the transfer of Rafael Leão from AC Milan, a negotiation in which economically unviable amounts are being handled for the Catalan club. The second option, much more feasible, would consist of acquiring Federico Chiesa, a situation that combines the player's interest in joining the Catalan club and the willingness of his current team, Juventus, to let him go this summer at a fairly affordable price.