It took Everton until 12th August to sign Jack Grealish last summer.
The Friedkin Group and David Moyes tracked the England international for most of the window, ultimately sealing a loan deal despite Manchester City hoping for a permanent sale.
Signing a Jack Grealish replacement is more important now… 🤔
Due to that stance, alternatives were considered – Ben Jacobs claimed at the time on the London Is Blue podcast that Everton “discussed” Raheem Sterling as a backup option.
The respected journalist said: “If Grealish doesn’t come off, Everton have also discussed Raheem Sterling as a possibility.”
Now – just after Everton lost Jack Grealish for a minimum of three months with a broken foot – Sterling has ripped up his contract at Chelsea.
Raheem Sterling can now move on a free transfer after summer interest from Everton
Chelsea have now officially announced that the 31-year-old is no longer contracted at Stamford Bridge, with both parties agreeing to terminate his deal by mutual consent.
Sterling is yet to play a single second of football this season after Enzo Maresca banished him from senior duties, a decision Liam Rosenior has maintained, although the England international still had a contract running until July 2027 worth a rumoured £325,000-a-week.
Chelsea have now decided to pay the man born in Kingston off, and if Everton remain interested, there is no rush for a deal to be completed before the 2nd February transfer deadline either.
Short-term Raheem Sterling deal makes a lot of sense for David Moyes
Everton should seriously consider resurrecting talks over Sterling – who cost the Londoners £47.5m in July 2022 – and look to bring the Chelsea outcast in on a deal until the summer.
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The former Liverpool man can play as either a winger or a striker, which would be helpful for Moyes considering Grealish is now set for three months on the sidelines – and also due to the fact Beto could yet be sold before the deadline.
The Friedkin Group are rumoured to be unwilling to spend heavily this month, instead preferring to go big in the summer, so a short-term contract for Sterling aligns with that outlook too.
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