Raheem Sterling Next Club Odds: Crystal Palace Favourites To Sign Winger
Friday is the Premier League's summer deadline day, where all deals need to be finalised before 11pm.
One player expected to be on the move is Chelsea's Raheem Sterling, who has been left out of each of Enzo Maresca's squads to start the season.
Football betting sites have continually updated their odds on where Sterling might end up after the transfer window closes.
His departure from Stamford Bridge was as good as confirmed when moments after the Chelsea squad was announced for their season opener against Manchester City, Sterling's representatives issued a statement seeking 'clarification' on the winger's future at the club.
The statement said that Sterling had been expecting to be involved against City in some capacity and that "we will continue to support Raheem's desire to start the season positively".
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When asked about Sterling's situation after his side's opening-day defeat to City, Maresca said: "The manager has to make some decisions".
"I want Raheem Sterling but we have 30 players, there is no space for all of them, so some have to leave."
Chelsea have spent over £230m on 11 players so far this summer and they have to submit a 25-man squad to the Premier League after the transfer window closes. Eight of those have to be homegrown players.
It promises to be a busy few days for Sterling, who also missed out on Gareth Southgate's England squad for Euro 2024.
We take a look at the clubs who could make a bid for Sterling before the end of the transfer window.
Raheem Sterling's Next Club Odds
Club | Odds | Probability |
Crystal Palace | 3/1 | 25% |
Juventus | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Newcastle | 14/1 | 6.7% |
West Ham | 25/1 | 3.9% |
Fenerbahce | 28/1 | 3.5% |
Everton | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Sterling To Swap Stamford For Selhurst?
Oliver Glasner is slowly shaping his Crystal Palace squad after taking over from Roy Hodgson in February and he will want a couple of transfer windows to make the squad as strong as he possibly can.
Palace sold Michael Olise to Bayern Munich and Sterling would be a solid signing for the Selhurst Park side, who finished last season taking 19 points from their last seven games.
However, back-to-back defeats highlight how weak the squad is and the addition of Sterling would be a positive one for both parties.
A move to another London club might suit Sterling, who scored eight goals for Chelsea in 31 league games last term.
Palace are 3/1 favourites to land Sterling, who still has a few good seasons left in him.
Could Juventus Be Sterling's New Home?
Sterling has played his entire career in England and at 29, he might fancy a new challenge in a new country.
A number of great English players including Glenn Hoddle and Paul Gascoigne have played in Serie A, and Sterling would fit right in.
Juventus are the only Serie A side to start the season with back-to-back wins under new manager Thiago Motto.
Motta has made it clear that Federico Chiesa can leave the Turin club and Sterling would be a good replacement.
Magpies Could Swoop For Sterling
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe may be monitoring Sterling's situation at Stamford Bridge very closely.
Howe has committed his future to the Magpies, after being linked with the England job before Lee Carsley was given the role on an interim basis.
Newcastle have a good young squad but lacks experienced players who know how to win trophies.
Sterling won the league four times with Manchester City, as well as five League Cups and an FA Cup.
The Magpies are 14/1 on new betting sites to sign Sterling.
Hammers Could Come Calling For Sterling
West Ham are one of the favourites to land Sterling, now that he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge.
Sterling has a wealth of experience and could settle in to the way new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui wants his team to play.
The England international, who has won 82 caps, would remain in the capital which could be a plus.
The Hammers are 25/1 favourites to sign Sterling.
Could Jose Lure Sterling To Turkey?
Jose Mourinho will know all about Sterling, having managed against him during his spells in the Premier League for Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United.
The Portuguese took over Fenerbahce earlier this summer, but they were knocked out of the Champions League qualifiers by Lille.
The Turkish side are joint leaders after taking seven points from their first three league games and a signing of Sterling's quality would go down well in Istanbul.
Fenerbahce are 28/1 on the best UK betting sites to sign Sterling.
Sterling Would Add Another Dimension To Everton
Everton are in need of some good news. After three seasons fighting against relegation and points deductions, the Toffees have lost their opening two games.
A 3-0 home defeat to Brighton was followed by a 4-0 drubbing at Tottenham.
Securing the services of Sterling would be welcomed before the club leave Goodison Park for their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock next season.
The club are being careful with their transfers after falling foul of the Premier League profit and sustainability rules in recent seasons.
The Toffees may have to sell before the can buy, and if they offload defender Jarrad Branthwaite, the money could be used to sign Sterling.
Everton are 33/1 on betting apps to sign the former Liverpool winger.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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