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Chelsea's Raheem Sterling to snub lucrative Saudi Arabia move?

By Carter White | 19 March 2024

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling is reportedly willing to reject a big-money offer from the Saudi Pro League in order to remain at Stamford Bridge next season.

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling is reportedly prepared to reject a big-money offer from the Saudi Pro League in order to remain at Stamford Bridge.

The former Manchester City attacker has been a topic of discussion over the past week following scenes during the Blues' FA quarter-final clash with Leicester City.

Sterling was guilty of missing a couple of clear-cut chances - as well as a first-half penalty - before being replaced in the 86th minute by Noni Madueke.

The 29-year-old was jeered at numerous points on Sunday versus the Foxes, including when he skied a free kick effort into the Stamford Bridge crowd, and while he walked off the pitch late on.

According to the Daily Mail, Sterling is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League for his services ahead of the summer transfer window.

Raheem Sterling takes the ball off Cole Palmer before a Chelsea penalty on March 17, 2024. © Reuters

However, the report claims that the England international is not keen on a move to the Middle East at the end of the campaign and will snub any offers.

It is understood that the ex-Liverpool youngster is determined to win over the section of Chelsea supporters who were highly critical of his performance against Enzo Maresca's men.

Having netted six goals and provided three assists in 25 Premier League matches, Sterling is enjoying a more productive season than his first in West London, however one league strike since November 25 has left some fans frustrated.

The four-time Premier League winner has not been selected by Gareth Southgate for an England squad since March 2023, with the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Cole Palmer emerging as options for the Three Lions.

Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on February 4, 2024 © Reuters

Following a trophy-laden spell at the Etihad - primarily under the expert tutelage of Pep Guardiola - Sterling moved to Chelsea in the summer of 2022 for £47.5m.

With his current terms at Mauricio Pochettino's side set to expire in over two years, the 82-cap international has time to be successful in West London.

The Blues are working on bringing in attacking reinforcements during the summer transfer window, with a key performer in the Championship said to be catching the eye.

Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville, who has provided 23 goal contributions for Daniel Farke's table toppers in the second tier.