Raheem Sterling in line for link-up with ex-Man Utd boss as two Champions League clubs plot moves for Chelsea outcast

Raheem Sterling could end up playing under ex-Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in the 2025-26 campaign as Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in the winger. The Chelsea outcast has been strongly linked with a permanent move away from Stamford Bridge this summer after a failed loan spell at Arsenal, where he scored just one goal in 28 appearances across all competitions, with Juventus also said to be weighing up a swoop.

  • Sterling could link-up with Ten Hag
  • Leverkusen & keen on the winger
  • ready to offload Sterling

Raheem Sterling in line for link-up with ex-Man Utd boss as two Champions League clubs plot moves for Chelsea outcastRaheem Sterling in line for link-up with ex-Man Utd boss as two Champions League clubs plot moves for Chelsea outcastRaheem Sterling in line for link-up with ex-Man Utd boss as two Champions League clubs plot moves for Chelsea outcast

The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Sterling has attracted interest from a club outside . Now, talkSPORT claims that not one, but two clubs from abroad have shown interest in the English winger as Leverkusen, now coached by Ten Hag, and Juventus both weigh up formal moves.

Sterling has joined Chelsea’s pre-season training, but his departure looks certain after he was left out of the Club squad last month. The Blues would ideally want to offload the player permanently, but could be open to another loan move if an offer arrives.

Since leaving in 2022, Sterling has not enjoyed much success in club football or internationally. Indeed, he has not featured for the England team since the 2022 World Cup.

The 30-year-old will hope that a formal offer arrives soon as playing for either Juventus or Leverkusen would guarantee him Champions League football. The ex- and Manchester City star could look to revive his career by playing abroad.