Arsenal chief Edu has already explained how Raheem Sterling can land a permanent transfer
Raheem Sterling is on loan at Arsenal for the remainder of the season, but he will be hoping to secure a permanent deal after being informed by Enzo Maresca that he has no future at Chelsea.
The Blues are reportedly paying Sterling as much as £10million across the campaign to play for one of their rivals, such was their desperation for the 29-year-old to depart Stamford Bridge.
He is expected to bring experience and versatility across the forward line under Mikel Arteta, though there is no guarantee over where his future lies in a year’s time.
After losing Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson over the summer, Arsenal sporting director Edu sought out Sterling to help with their Premier League title charge, and the Brazilian has already explained what must be achieved to sign permanently.
Edu previously spoke at length about the problems that arise when players reach a certain age and 29-year-old Sterling can still prove his worth to the transfer chief, so long as he performs at the top level.
“For me there are some elements here in football which will always be with a lot of attention,” Edu explained his policy of buying and selling players on the Men in Blazers podcast. “I started to see the squads when I joined, and for me there are three elements to look for.
