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Napoli Revive Raheem Sterling Pursuit as Winger Seeks Chelsea Exit

The pursuit depends on a winter zero-balance directive that requires sales to fund signings.

Overview

  • Corriere dello Sport reports Napoli have renewed interest in the Chelsea winger, who has not played competitively since May after returning from an Arsenal loan.
  • Goal reports Sterling is considering terminating a lucrative Chelsea contract he views as a constraint on his career and is intent on leaving London.
  • Napoli’s board has set a zero-balance policy for January, with incoming deals contingent on generating revenue through departures.
  • Lorenzo Lucca’s potential exit is viewed as a key domino, with Benfica and Nottingham Forest monitoring the striker as Napoli weigh loans or a sale to free funds and squad space.
  • With Romelu Lukaku still out injured, Napoli are also assessing low-cost alternatives, including proposals for Artem Dovbyk and an evaluation of Evan Ferguson.