Raheem Sterling has been linked with a transfer to Napoli as a free agent – however the switch stays unlikely for a few massive causes.
In line with British tabloid , Sterling is open to reducing his wage calls for with a view to safe a transfer to the Serie A facet, with the previous Manchester Metropolis man desperate to hyperlink up together with his outdated teammate Kevin De Bruyne in Naples.
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It has been an ongoing saga between Napoli and the 31-year-old, with the English winger linked with a transfer final summer time – which didn’t materialise because of the participant’s excessive wage expectations.
Extra just lately, Napoli have tried once more however have been as soon as extra not happy with the wage calls for of the Englishman.
Nevertheless, if Sterling is open to lowering his calls for, a transfer may nonetheless be on the playing cards.
LONDON COLNEY, ENGLAND – MAY 06: Throughout a coaching session and press convention forward of their UEFA Champions League 2024/25 semi remaining first/second leg match at Sobha Realty Coaching Centre on Might 06, 2025 in London Colney, England. (Picture by Alex Davidson/Getty Photos)
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Alisson Santos helps plug gaps at Napoli as Sterling rumours develop
That being mentioned, Napoli did signal a winger within the closing levels of the switch window and, due to this fact, could also be much less prone to pursue a transfer for Sterling as a precedence.
and there’s a perception that the Brazilian will assist plug the gaps in Conte’s injury-ridden squad.
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Alisson Santos of Sporting Clube de Portugal battles for possession with Leonardo Spinazzola of SSC Napoli through the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Section MD2 match between SSC Napoli and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
Due to this fact, except the circumstances turn into really beneficial, Napoli haven’t any motive to exit of their method to signal Sterling, though having another choice would assist reinforce the squad depth.