Raheem Sterling

[Sheva. 5,373]

I might stab myself having to watch all the poor end product from him and Willian.

But he's good on the ball at least.

[yuvala 2,167]

I'm sure he can work on his end product, especialy with Mou.

Sign him up !

[robsblubot 3,595]

Always thought Cuadrado was a terrible signing because he'd struggle in the PL. Did not think he was that great for Colombia either, as they played even worse opponents than Brazil did in the group stages. Cuadrado has physical and technical deficiencies: he shows too much of the football and he is easily outmuscled out of plays - it's a dangerous combination esp in the PL.

Now sterling has no such deficiencies. Yes, he's also lightweight (though he stays on his feet), but his superb technique allows him to keep possession going through tackles and bouncing off players. Pace alone does not allow you to avoid contact, but together with excellent technique, one can indeed avoid contact even in tight spaces - Sterling does that.

Yes, he will be expensive, but if available I also see no reason not to go after him, especially considering how young he is.

Chelsea has great coaches in the staff and I am confident the younger players can achieve their full potential.

[Pizy 18,877]

We wouldn't really need him to be a scorer for us. Just wreak havoc in the final third with his relentless pace and energy. He'd open up so much space and deny opponents the ability to double up on Hazard.

The pace of Hazard, Sterling, and Willian behind Costa. Damn.

[DYC. 7,542]

I might stab myself having to watch all the poor end product from him and Willian.

But he's good on the ball at least.

10 goals and 7 assists for Liverpool last season, 11 goals and 9 assists this season. I think that's good for a Liverpool player, aged 18-20 while doing so. More than good actually. Averaging 1.6 and 2.1 key passes per game in 13/14 and 14/15. And already one of the better dribblers in the league.

Sterling would not significantly improve Chelsea immediately, but he should only get better, at least that's what you hope and expect with any young player. Better team mates here and Hazard, Cesc and Costa taking the attention away from him.

I would love him here. Pace and dribbling, chance creation, goals.

[TheIceMan 596]

Get Coutinho instead much better!!!

[Sheva. 5,373]

10 goals and 7 assists for Liverpool last season, 11 goals and 9 assists this season. I think that's good for a Liverpool player, aged 18-20 while doing so. More than good actually. Averaging 1.6 and 2.1 key passes per game in 13/14 and 14/15. And already one of the better dribblers in the league.

Sterling would not significantly improve Chelsea immediately, but he should only get better, at least that's what you hope and expect with any young player. Better team mates here and Hazard, Cesc and Costa taking the attention away from him.

I would love him here. Pace and dribbling, chance creation, goals.

His numbers are better than I thought, but I've seen him countless times messing up routine chances in the final 3rd.

There's the valid excuse that he's young and will obviously improve, but will Mourinho keep him in the XI like Rodgers has done no matter what?

I would prefer a more established player.

[DYC. 7,542]

His numbers are better than I thought, but I've seen him countless times messing up routine chances in the final 3rd.

There's the valid excuse that he's young and will obviously improve, but will Mourinho keep him in the XI like Rodgers has done no matter what?

I would prefer a more established player.

Like we don't see that now haha. He'll mess up, but he will also do good. At least he's a threat.

He would not have to. If Sterling were to go through a rut, you could move Willian there. With either Oscar or Fabregas moving into the middle. Or you play Cuadrado (I know right now that sounds terrible).

That's the thing about finding a right winger though. The great ones are tied to top sides. That's when you have to go for young players with potential, like with Hazard back in 2012, Neymar to Barca, Reus to Dortmund and countless other examples.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Like we don't see that now haha. He'll mess up, but he will also do good. At least he's a threat.

He would not have to. If Sterling were to go through a rut, you could move Willian there. With either Oscar or Fabregas moving into the middle. Or you play Cuadrado (I know right now that sounds terrible).

That's the thing about finding a right winger though. The great ones are tied to top sides. That's when you have to go for young players with potential, like with Hazard back in 2012, Neymar to Barca, Reus to Dortmund and countless other examples.

Completely agree. It just depends on how ball Liverpool are willing to be..

They know he'll be in the last year of his contract but he will spark a bidding war. We won't be the only ones hovering, I wouldn't be surprised if we see Arsenal, City and United show interest.. As well as whoever else abroad.

£50m is clearly too much. But between £20-25m?

[DYC. 7,542]

Completely agree. It just depends on how ball Liverpool are willing to be..

They know he'll be in the last year of his contract but he will spark a bidding war. We won't be the only ones hovering, I wouldn't be surprised if we see Arsenal, City and United show interest.. As well as whoever else abroad.

£50m is clearly too much. But between £20-25m?

I don't think Utd are in. I find them playing with two young wingers hard to imagine. Abroad interest seems unlikely as well. Don't think Bayern, Barca, Real are interested. Well, Bayern's possible but they're usually not willing to pay extreme fees (Martinez for €40 mil is their most expensive transfer I think). But they could make an exception. Then there's PSG, but there's always the Ligue 1 factor. Not to mention their own restrictions on spending.

I think he wants to stay in England though. You'd think Arsenal and City are interested, yeah. But Chelsea are in the best position to win trophies. Combined the prospect of playing alongside Cesc and Hazard, and Mourinho as a manager. And he's from London, right?

£50m would be extreme, but looking at the market, I think he'd cost £25m at the very least. £25-35 mil is my guess, roughly €35-50 mil. A lot of money.

[LukakutoStamford 779]

City will get him. Hard to say what his ceiling is ...

At times he looks brilliant and others he's an Aaron Lennon clone.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I don't think Utd are in. I find them playing with two young wingers hard to imagine. Abroad interest seems unlikely as well. Don't think Bayern, Barca, Real are interested. Well, Bayern's possible but they're usually not willing to pay extreme fees (Martinez for €40 mil is their most expensive transfer I think). But they could make an exception. Then there's PSG, but there's always the Ligue 1 factor. Not to mention their own restrictions on spending.

I think he wants to stay in England though. You'd think Arsenal and City are interested, yeah. But Chelsea are in the best position to win trophies. Combined the prospect of playing alongside Cesc and Hazard, and Mourinho as a manager. And he's from London, right?

£50m would be extreme, but looking at the market, I think he'd cost £25m at the very least. £25-35 mil is my guess, roughly €35-50 mil. A lot of money.

You're correct in your assessment of why United and the foreign teams wouldn't be involved at this stage.. But when you then talk about £25-35million then it does open a few eyelids. Clubs who normally wouldn't look would show some interest in a player who's basically a contract rebel. I don't think foreign interest will be strong, but domestically I think all the giants will be circling.

We have the advantage of now being Champions and having the strongest team. Everyone's recruiting now though, United are taking a leaf from our book by getting some of their targets in early. I hope we're interested in him anyway, but I would support the club in not being held hostage by both player and club alike.. I'm sure in the grand scheme of things he's a potential signings in a list of others. Griezman for example.

[Waterfall 893]

United won't be in for him, because Liverpool won't sell him to them even if United offered twice the next highest offer. There would be riots if they saw Sterling in United shirt

[deaconblue 0]

City seems most likely as they'll be willing to pay over the odds. He looked his best last year when Suarez and Sturridge were shredding defences in front of him. 7 goals whilst playing up front for a lot of the season is not enough to justify some of the numbers being bandied about.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Like we don't see that now haha. He'll mess up, but he will also do good. At least he's a threat.

He would not have to. If Sterling were to go through a rut, you could move Willian there. With either Oscar or Fabregas moving into the middle. Or you play Cuadrado (I know right now that sounds terrible).

That's the thing about finding a right winger though. The great ones are tied to top sides. That's when you have to go for young players with potential, like with Hazard back in 2012, Neymar to Barca, Reus to Dortmund and countless other examples.

Which is my point. We already see enough messing up in the final 3rd, Chelsea need players that will take the team to another level (imo)

More decisiveness, more consistency; like a Diego Costa signing at RW.

Sterling for me is not this player, but there are certainly worse options *cough milner cough*