Arsenal legend Ian Wright has publicly advised one of the club’s players, Raheem Sterling, to seek a new club after a series of underwhelming performances this season. Wright’s comments come after Sterling’s struggles at Arsenal, where he has failed to make a significant impact since arriving on loan from Chelsea. Despite showing brief moments of promise, especially during an FA Cup defeat to Manchester United, Sterling’s overall performances have been inconsistent, leaving many questioning his future at the club.
Sterling, who joined Arsenal with the hope of reviving his career after falling out of favor at Chelsea, has had a tough time finding his rhythm. He has started only three Premier League matches and scored just one goal in 14 appearances for the Gunners. His inability to impress consistently has led Wright to believe that Arsenal will not be pursuing a permanent deal for the player. The former striker expressed his disappointment in Sterling’s inability to take advantage of opportunities and felt the forward had not shown enough to justify a permanent move to North London.
Wright acknowledged that Sterling had a solid cameo against Manchester United in the FA Cup, but that performance was followed by a lack of consistency. According to Wright, if Sterling is not going to be signed permanently by Arsenal, he should give his all in the remaining games to show that he is still capable of being an asset. Wright suggested that Sterling’s future at Chelsea is also uncertain, with the forward unlikely to be reintegrated into Chelsea’s plans under current manager Enzo Maresca. This means that Sterling could be searching for a new club come summer.
Arsenal’s current season has been challenging, with several key players, including Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Gabriel Jesus, dealing with injuries. These issues have stretched the squad thin and left manager Mikel Arteta with limited options in crucial areas. The decision not to strengthen the attacking line during the summer transfer window has also added to the club’s struggles. In recent matches, Arsenal has won only one of their last four games, including a disappointing loss in the Carabao Cup and Premier League points dropped against Brighton and Aston Villa.
With the team still fighting to stay competitive for the rest of the season, Wright’s blunt comments regarding Sterling’s future reflect the reality that Arsenal may need to move on from players who are not meeting expectations. As Arsenal prepares for an important week, including a Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb and a Premier League match against Wolves, the focus will be on regaining momentum. However, the squad’s current issues, particularly Sterling’s underperformance, are likely to remain a topic of discussion as the season progresses.
