Mercato | Mercato – Barcelona: A big winter blow takes shape for Xavi!

Posted on November 14, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. by The editorial staff

Seeking to strengthen this winter, FC Barcelona would be interested in Raheem Sterling. Joan Laporta would also be confident about his plan to secure the services of the Manchester City player.

Since the start of the season, Raheem Sterling has experienced some difficulties at Manchester City . With the arrival of Jack Grealish and being barred by competition from Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden , the Englishman is struggling to find playing time. Thus, the 26-year-old winger could consider his future elsewhere than with the Citizens. And he could well bounce back at FC Barcelona . Last summer, the Catalan club showed particular interest in Raheem Sterling . But failing to secure the services of an attacker following the departure of Sergio Agüero , Manchester City finally canceled the operation, keeping the player at the end of the contract in June 2023. But a few months later, Barça still would not have lost its interest for Raheem Sterling . Joan Laporta would also consider a plan to make Manchester City fail and he would be rather optimistic.

For Barça, a loan from Sterling in January is doable

As SPORT explains, the FC Barcelona are said to be convinced that a loan from Raheem Sterling would be perfectly possible in January. Indeed, internally, one would think that it would be beneficial for all parties. In order to tip the scales in his favor, Barca are even said to agree to take over the entire salary of the England international until the end of the season. If the loan proves successful, FC Barcelona could also definitely engage the services of Raheem Sterling , a non-compulsory purchase option of € 50M being considered on the side of the Blaugrana according to the Spanish media. The 26-year-old winger would not be against an experience in Catalonia despite the potential big offers he could receive from the Premier League . Raheem Sterling would be aware that playing for FC Barcelona could be a real turning point in his career. To be continued.