It looks like one attacker could be set to join Chelsea if Raheem Sterling leaves Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chelsea still appear to be in the market for a new winger after missing out on Michael Olise, who recently left Crystal Palace for Bayern Munich.
The Blues have been busy during this transfer window, signing Renato Veiga, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Marc Guiu, Omari Kellyman and Tosin Adarabioyo.
They have also agreed to buy Estevao Willian from Palmeiras. But with the Brazilian unable to officially join the club until he turns 18, Chelsea are yet to add a new wide man to their first team.
However, there is still time for that to change, with the Blues currently being linked with Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi and Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. It has been claimed that Chelsea are waiting to see what happens with Williams and Barcelona before deciding whether to take their interest in him any further.
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Who could replace Raheem Sterling at Chelsea?
According to CaughtOffside, Sterling is happy and settled in west London.
If Chelsea do end up selling him this summer, though, it looks like there is a good possibility of another left winger coming in to replace him.
In fact, the same outlet claims that Adeyemi is likely to join Chelsea should Sterling depart.
As per the Daily Mail, Dortmund value the Germany international at £35m.
He helped them get to the Champions League final last season, making 12 appearances and scoring two goals.
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Should Chelsea replace Raheem Sterling with Karim Adeyemi?
Sterling has not replicated his Manchester City form at Chelsea since arriving at Stamford Bridge in 2022.
Last term, for example, the 29-year-old only managed to score eight goals in the Premier League.
That being said, it was still more than what Adeyemi managed in the Bundesliga, with the Dortmund star netting just three times, though he did play fewer games.
As per FBref, Sterling has also ranked in the 95th percentile for touches in the penalty area and the 86th for progressive passes received among attacking midfielders and wingers over the last year.
He is still someone who gets into dangerous areas and shows for the ball.
Adeyemi does not look like he would be an upgrade on Sterling, so Chelsea should think twice before they consider replacing their England international with him.
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