Surprise Premier League club emerge as new target for Raheem Sterling


West Ham is one of the clubs that keep Raheem Sterling in mind, as Talksport understands.

Sterling trains with the group of players who is ready Chelsea, borrowed from the rest of Enzo Maresca’s first team squad.

West Ham has entered the race for the signing of Sterling from Chelsea this summer

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West Ham has entered the race for the signing of Sterling from Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
London, England - February 03: head coach Graham Potter from Chelsea with Raheem Sterling during the Premier League game between Chelsea FC and Fulham FC at Stamford Bridge on February 03, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

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Hammers boss Graham Potter worked with Sterling on the Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty

The blues have made it clear that they want to unload sterling this summer, and he and Hammers boss Graham Potter enjoyed a good work relationship on Stamford Bridge.

He scored four goals and added two templates with 20 appearances at Potter’s seven-month Chelsea-at season.

Fulham and Crystal Palace are among the other Premier League teams with interest in the ex-English national player and Juventus.

However, the preference of Sterling would be to stay in London despite a potential exit path to the Italian giants.

The 30-year-old stayed in his Chelsea deal for two years after he came to the club from Manchester City in 2022.

Despite an impressive campaign under Mauricio Pochettino ago two seasons ago, Sterling has no competitive appearance under Maresca.

Instead, he spent last season with the loan at London Rivals Arsenal.

Sterling made 28 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, achieved once and delivered five templates.

However, he was limited to just seven starts of the Premier League when Mikel Areteta’s team became second behind Liverpool.

Who could leave Chelsea?

Sterling is one of several current Chelsea stars that the club wants to continue this summer.

London, England - April 23: Raheem Sterling of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League game between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace FC at the Emirates stage on April 23, 2025 in London. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

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Sterling wants to stay in Arsenal in London after the last season was issuedCredit: Getty
East Rutherford, New Jersey - July 8th: Enzo Maresca, head coach of Chelsea, after he was on July 8, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, New Jersey, New Jersey, New Jersey, United State, the semi -finals from FIFA Club 2025 between Fluminense FC and Chelsea FC won the Metlife Stadium. (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar about Getty Images)

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Maresca has not yet given the former England star a competition appearanceCredit: Getty

Striker Nicolas Jackson was offered a large number of clubs such as Newcastle and Manchester United.

In the meantime, Everton has agreed a 30 million pound deal for the signing of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from the Blues.

His exit would be the seventh sale that the club has completed during the current window.

Chelsea with the descents of Noni Madueke and Joao Felix, who contributed the most, were already recorded by Chelsea.

Djordje Petrovic, Mathis Amougou, Bashir Humphreys, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Marcu Bettinelli were also sold.

West Hams summer commitments

As far as West Ham is concerned, you have already made four signatures this summer, including Jean-Clair Todibo, which has made his loan of Nice permanently.

Chelsea warned the Major Xavi Simons of a transfer of 60 million GBP

Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson were also accompanied by Kyle Walker-Peters and Callum Wilson at the London Stadium.

In the meantime, Potter’s attack was weakened by the departure from Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham.

His outcome has left a gap in the front that Sterling could close from the upcoming campaign.

The four-time winner of the Premier League has achieved 123 career top goals for City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal.

West Ham begins the season on August 16 to the newly widespread Sunderland.

Her first home game in East London is against Chelsea six days later.

Atlanta, Georgia -August 03: Graham Potter, head coach of West Ham United, reacts after winning the Summer Series game of the Premier League between AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United FC in Mercedes -Benz Stadium on August 3, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox - Premier League/Getty Images for Premier League)

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Potter has made four new obligations for the hammers this summer so farCredit: Getty

Sterling could face the blues if he had a permanent switch over the capital.

However, he may not be entitled to face his parents’ association if the hammers have borrowed it instead.

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