Posted on 13 November 2021 at 2:30 p.m. by Th.B. FC Barcelona could secure the services of Raheem Sterling through a loan during the winter transfer window. In fact, this priority of Xavi Hernandez would have been a hot issue for his predecessor Ronald Koeman in the offseason. Faced with serious financial difficulties, FC Barcelona was forced to downsize its squad and especially to reduce its payroll in the offseason so as not to exceed the ceiling established in La Liga. As a result, the contract extension of Lionel Messi could not be carried out and Antoine Griezmann was also pushed towards the exit. by finding Atletico de Madrid through a loan with option to buy. However, on top of that, Barca’s attack had some problems due to a succession of injuries. Martin Braithwaite , Ansu Fati , Ousmane Dembélé and Sergio Agüero are all sidelined for muscle problems, and for a cardiac concern regarding < strong> Agüero whose future is dotted in the football world because of his heart condition. Thus, according to SPORT, the FC Barcelona would be likely to launch an offensive on the winter market in order to inject new blood into the offensive sector of the workforce of Xavi Hernandez. The new FC Barcelona coach would demand the arrival of a versatile striker , able to evolve on the wings and in the axis. What Raheem Sterling can bring to Barca. Catalan media even said on Saturday that the England international would be the most likely option so far. Moreover, the club culé would have the necessary financial margin to carry out this operation. However, the potential arrival of Raheem Sterling, who is under contract until June 2023 in Manchester City , should not be done through a dry transfer. This is indeed what The Times leaked as initial information. According to the British media, Raheem Sterling would open the door to a loan to FC Barcelona during the winter transfer window if he did not manage to re-enter and this, on a recurring basis, the starting lineup of Pep Guardiola in Manchester City . British media confirms the trend that Xavi Hernandez wants to recruit a side striker and that Sterling is one of the three options being considered by the coach of FC Barcelona . The terms of the deal, namely the loan, would be of interest to Barça, who are unlikely to invest heavily in the winter transfer market given the club's financial health. Moreover, The Times further asserts that the Sterling track would have already been relevant when Ronald Koeman was stationed at FC Barcelona during the last summer transfer window. Nevertheless, negotiations would never have reached an advanced stage between FC Barcelona and Manchester City. Although a dry transfer does not seem to be on the cards for this winter, it is possible that a definitive departure will materialize in the coming months. The cause ? Raheem Sterling 's contract will expire in June 2023 and negotiations are reportedly stalled for now. Sources inside Manchester City have reportedly told The Times that the renewal of Sterling 's contract would be trickier as the days go by. For his part, the England forward would be excited to extend his contract if and only if his role at Manchester City becomes important again. FC Barcelona therefore seems to have a good card to play with Sterling. 
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