Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has claimed that Chelsea target Raheem Sterling is better than his Manchester City teammate Jack Grealish.
The former England international has also claimed that it will be a good deal for the Blues if they can sign the former Liverpool forward.
As reported by Sky Sports on June 20, Thomas Tuchel's side have registered their interest in Raheem Sterling, who has just one year left in his contract.
With Romelu Lukaku edging closer to a loan move back to Inter Milan as per Fabrizio Romano, the Manchester City forward will be a good signing for Chelsea as per Murphy.
Danny Murphy has suggested that Sterling is just below the world-class bracket and is better than Manchester City record signing Jack Grealish. He told talkSPORT:
“I define world-class as the best players in the world… he’s probably the next tier below. The best players in the world should be a small bracket of players. When you talk about world-class players you’re talking about Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, that type who are world-class players… you can’t throw world-class as a blanket.”
“I think if you look at City’s attacking talent… would you have Grealish ahead of Sterling? I wouldn’t."
Murphy has insisted that he would pick Sterling over both Riyad Mahrez and Jack Grealish, particularly in big games. He has also claimed that Chelsea fans should be more than happy if they can bring Sterling to Stamford Bridge.
“I’m a big fan of Grealish but I think Sterling’s better. I’d have Sterling ahead of Mahrez although Mahrez is a terrific player but I think you get more defensively out of Sterling… in a big game I’d have Sterling over him."
He added:
“Does Sterling get in my best XI? He does for me but he doesn’t for Pep so it looks like they’ll let him go. If I was a Chelsea fan I’d be more than happy having Sterling.”
Raheem Sterling moving to Chelsea from Manchester City will be a good deal for all parties
Since his move to the Etihad from Liverpool back in 2015, Sterling has been a decisive player for the Cityzens.
He has scored a total of 131 goals and provided 95 assists in 339 games for the Sky Blues till date.
The England international has been pivotal behind everything Manchester City have achieved over the years.
Still only 27 years of age, Sterling has plenty of football left at the highest level and should be able to elevate the standards at Chelsea.
He is naturally fit, versatile and pacey and also boasts plenty of experience at the top level which makes him perfect for Thomas Tuchel's side.
Tokcilmpuy
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Kennyhazard
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we want stelen at Chelsea
rincdinpt
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Let be
Liocdklrs
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Liocdklrs
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Chelsea transfer new sky sports
siadopst
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i can't wait to see Sterling.... I so much love how he plays
Paobklprtu
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i can't wait to see temo werner N sterling combined 🤣🤣🤣
Focdeprsz
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get him and Richarlison atleast
rizbilmp
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Letting Sterling ,Gundo and Zinchenko leave will be Guardiola's greatest mistake. Although Raheem isn't excellent with his finishes but he provides us with a different style of attacking. He's the only player in our City team who's able to run behind defenders better since Leroy Sané left, the rest can't. His ability to make those runs is definitely gonna make Halaand score simple (tap-in) goals. Gundo has added goalscoring to his game,controls midfield better as well. There's more to be offered by him, the team needs him. Zinchenko's versatile playing style makes him rare, there are only few like him. He's very calm and gentle on the ball, more composed and confident too, he'd fill in the midfield better with these qualities. Bernardo has been phenomenon to watch but he's too slow on the ball, he holds on to the ball abnormally. Gabriel clearly has lost his value in the team following the arrival of Halaand and Alvarez. Nathan looks uncomfortable and shakey on the ball often times. City should let go of them (Bernardo, Gabriel and Nathan). If for future sake we wanna go for De jong, cool. But for now, we need a trusted left back, a DM option and winger who's able to run behind defense. Until then, Sterling shouldn't be let go
You are right
rizbilmp
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Sterling is ma idol my best player ever❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏don't go
rizbilmp
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Chelsea sterling is going nowhere that's pep son
bayabksuz
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Sterling may be better than Grealish but don't think of Mahrez . Mahrez is underrated he is better than Sterling
On the ball, I'll agree but off the the ball Sterling is better. He makes good runs behind defense which make it easier for midfielders to exhibit their creativity through passes. Bernardo and Mahrez give us similar attacking style on the flanks whereas Sterling offers a different style
bayabksuz
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Letting Sterling ,Gundo and Zinchenko leave will be Guardiola's greatest mistake. Although Raheem isn't excellent with his finishes but he provides us with a different style of attacking. He's the only player in our City team who's able to run behind defenders better since Leroy Sané left, the rest can't. His ability to make those runs is definitely gonna make Halaand score simple (tap-in) goals. Gundo has added goalscoring to his game,controls midfield better as well. There's more to be offered by him, the team needs him. Zinchenko's versatile playing style makes him rare, there are only few like him. He's very calm and gentle on the ball, more composed and confident too, he'd fill in the midfield better with these qualities. Bernardo has been phenomenon to watch but he's too slow on the ball, he holds on to the ball abnormally. Gabriel clearly has lost his value in the team following the arrival of Halaand and Alvarez. Nathan looks uncomfortable and shakey on the ball often times. City should let go of them (Bernardo, Gabriel and Nathan). If for future sake we wanna go for De jong, cool. But for now, we need a trusted left back, a DM option and winger who's able to run behind defense. Until then, Sterling shouldn't be let go
DUTCH8UKBLUE
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PLEASE! TAKE HIM ALREADY! CTID 💙
FlyBallack
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welcome to the blues R.M
JoninhoJ
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I need him to join Chelsea
neecmstz
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Sterling is very sexy with his butt… and his butt make him heavy for running
Jadacimpy
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sterling is my choice to stanford bridge.
mbljs
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I agree 💯
yonbceimr
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Chelsey news
kecbdeiknr
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for now sterling is better than jack. jack is still learning the Guardiola way...
Godson06428
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We don’t need him
Not good enough
betadeilou
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We don’t need him
why? is a good player
Godson06428
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We don’t need him
Suybcikmos
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Sterling a very expirienced player. Pep students do not go to waste.
vesadeil
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Sterling may be better than Grealish but don't think of Mahrez . Mahrez is underrated he is better than Sterling
Tiwcdent
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Can't you people read? The writer honestly said sterling is better than grealish yes I support the writer
wusbmnrsz
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Everyone is jealous of Man City has Halaand
wusbmnrsz
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Halaand is Not world class
ShinePaul
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Sterling is like Maguire in the attacking line up.
Yuabcdmnty
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statistically Sterling is underated
Jaubeknor
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lies Mahrez is better than sterling
Kukbknpt
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Better than Mahrez, you must be on acids jerkass, we don't need no Shopping sterling
Lueblmnstu
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pls jojn Chelsea sterling
Haheimptu
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I prefer an injured Grealish or Mahrez far more than a fit Sterling.
thank u....u know football
Baracker001
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Sterling and Werner
fubcklmors
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sterling is good in creating chance but he is also good in missing big chance's as compelled to Mahrez, Mahrez is very good.
jooabekrty
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pls let sterling come to the bridge ..
Meoklmoty
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I prefer an injured Grealish or Mahrez far more than a fit Sterling.
Sterling took England to Euro finals..sterling is better than every winger we got at the team. Getting him will be a blessing to use cause we play attacking football with frontline pressure, adding he’s speed to our frontline will make us stronger
Moussss
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Mahrez: PFA player of the year winner with Leicester. Still his stats were amazing last season. Sterling can be disturbing for defense but Mahrez even more.
kinabeloz
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Sterling couldnt kiss mahrez foot
homcnrstuz
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What the hell does Sterling do? run around and looking to be fouled. We currently have like 3, 4 players like him now
check his stats for last season and compare to that of Pulisic, Ziyech, Timo and Harvets and grealish
Arreynjock
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very very right, Sterling far better than all the above mentioned
Etilomi0147
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It’s a good deal for me but some stupid Chelsea fans prefer Odoi and Ziyech who can’t even score 15 goals combined in all competitions in a season to someone who can single-handedly score 20 goals in all competitions and they’re crying they want to win the league🤷♂️
Sterling is better than all our wingers💯
Etilomi0147
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Sterling is better than all chelsea front 3 Check stats in PL
He’s a biased Chelsea fan bro…he knows nothing about football
Etilomi0147
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An injured Ziyech is better than a fit Sterling. Odoi and Sterling are almost the same level, very similar style of play.
You arguably know nothing about football
mecciknrt
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Am a Barca fan by blood but I think pep is a racist,
Haha. If you ask any city fan, they would say that Sterling has been horrible in the past 2 seasons. He even trusted him by starting him in the ucl final but he disappointed again. it has nothing to do with race
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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he can go... and miss those clear chances at Stamford bridge
Tipeikstu
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Sterling is good may also be better then grealish but not Mahrez pls.
BennyDubem2k
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You're confused mate
What the hell does Sterling do? run around and looking to be fouled. We currently have like 3, 4 players like him now