Raheem Sterling ‘open to Man City exit’ amid Real Madrid links and more transfer rumours
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Raheem Sterling is reportedly open to leaving Manchester City this summer, as links to Real Madrid have resurfaced.
Real have previously been linked with a move for Sterling, who has said he would be open to moving abroad in the future, although those rumours had died down this transfer window.
That is until Sterling rediscovered his best form at Euro 2020 with England, scoring three goals and setting up another as the Three Lions have reached the semi-final stage.
And Sterling’s impressive performances have apparently prompted Real Madrid to reignite their interest, as the Athletic claim they would be at the front of the queue to sign him if he became available this summer.
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The report (via the Independent) adds that Sterling would be open to offers to leave City this summer, but Pep Guardiola is keen for him to stay at the Etihad.
Meanwhile, City are reportedly one of the clubs interested in Borussia Monchengladbach’s Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria.
Tag24 claim it’s likely that Zakaria, 24, will leave Gladbach this summer, and there are a number of clubs interested in his signing. He has just one year left on his contract, meaning Gladbach must decide whether to cash in this year or risk losing him for free when his deal expires.
The report says Manchester United, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have all shown interest in the defensive midfielder, and now they have been joined by City as well as Arsenal and Napoli.
It’s added that no bids have been made for him just yet, while Gladbach will make another attempt to keep him when he returns from Euro 2020 duty.