David Sullivan stance shared as Raheem Sterling transfer links emerge at West Ham United
David Sullivan would unlikely sanction a deal to sign Chelsea star Raheem Sterling after transfer links emerged at West Ham, Frank McAvennie has said.
The winger is understood to be on the Hammers’ transfer radar ahead of the August 30 deadline, as per HITC, with the player shocked and frustrated by his treatment at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca has made it clear that the player is no longer part of his future plans, with Sterling having the seven jersey stripped from him [Express], but McAvennie is adamant he does not want him through the doors at the London Stadium.
Speaking exclusively to West Ham Zone, McAvennie said: “No, no. £300,000-a-week – you’ve got to be kidding, haven’t you? There’s no chance. He doesn’t bring anything to the team, just does it all for himself.
“We’ve got better players than him – [Mohammed] Kudus, [Lucas] Paqueta and [Jarrod] Bowen. When they’re in form, why would you want to pay that kind of money for Sterling? David Sullivan would have a heart attack if he was to pay him £300,000-a-week.”
David Sullivan unlikely to sanction Raheem Sterling deal at West Ham United
With the amount of talent already in Julen Lopetegui’s squad, signing Sterling would be an absolute waste of money this summer.
There is no doubt that the 29-year-old has bags of ability on the pitch, but his off-the-pitch antics would suggest he is not worth the hassle, let alone his eye-watering weekly wage.
He has proven himself time and time again, especially at Manchester City where he became the club’s second-highest goalscorer in history, but his time at Stamford Bridge has been far from ideal.
While his future lies away from the Blues, his next destination is certainly not the London Stadium, at least McAvennie hopes so.
In other West Ham news, Carlos Soler has agreed to join the Hammers as new transfer details emerge.
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