‘Big joke’ – Some Man City fans can’t believe who reportedly wants to sign Raheem Sterling

Manchester City Fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter, which relays a report that claims Arsenal are ‘keeping a close watch’ on England ace Raheem Sterling, as they seek to bolster their attack.

The 26-year-old struggled for starts under Pep Guardiola last term and has seemingly fallen behind Jack Grealish in the Etihad pecking order since his compatriot’s £100m arrival.

Sterling is understood to be ‘fighting’ for his future at the Etihad Stadium, where his contract now has just under two years left to run, and talks over an extension have not led to a positive solution.

According to reports from the Daily Star, Arsenal are keen to sign the 26-year-old, with his future at Manchester City currently uncertain.

Mikel Arteta is said to be a huge admirer of the England winger, developing a good relationship with him during his time as Guardiola’s number two at City.

The big stumbling block on any potential deal is Sterling’s wages. The report claims the former Liverpool man is earning £300,000 per week at The Etihad, but wants this improved to £350,000 should he stay in Manchester for an extended stint.

Arteta’s pulling power has helped Arsenal sign players in the past, but Sterling would be something else. He could be attracted by a move back to London, but they are nowhere near City’s level right now and, quite frankly, this would be a big step down for him.

Sterling has started just two of City’s six Premier League games so far this term as he prepares to meet former club Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon.

In reaction to the report shared on Twitter by City Xtra, many Man City fans have expressed their thoughts and opinions.

No

— 7 💫 (@MCFCHag) October 2, 2021

This a big joke

— tobi olaiya (@iobserve145) October 4, 2021

He’s not playing great atm but that doesn’t mean I want him to suffer

— ¹⁰ (@SxrgioSZN) October 2, 2021

Doubt he’d even consider Arsenal lmao

— AJ (@MCFCAJ10) October 2, 2021

Why would Raheem Sterling downgrade to Arsenal. Other than not getting game time there’s nothing to complain about. Other Managers would have benched sterling completely.

— Alexia Obeng (@AlexiaObeng) October 3, 2021

Raheem will get good if we get a striker. I still believe in him. He can be frustrating but we still like him.

— 💙 (@ChrisTomz123) October 2, 2021

Yeah, I want him to leave. But, I don’t want him to suffer. I love him. 💙💪🏼

— Ankur (@ankur_ac7) October 2, 2021

feel like he’d flourish under arteta. he brought the best out of sterling between 2018 and 2019

— sonwabo 🧛🏾‍♂️ (@bi_vampire_) October 2, 2021

Reminder last the year sterling had 53 Ga in all comps we had Arteta as assistant manager

— Thunder⚡🥶 (@Delap__SZN) October 2, 2021