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Raheem Sterling Leaves Chelsea — Free to Go, But Liverpool Move?
Here’s a fresh, timely article on the buzz around Raheem Sterling becoming a free agent — and whether a move to Liverpool could ever happen now that he’s available on a free transfer:
Raheem Sterling Leaves Chelsea — Free to Go, But Liverpool Move?
The Premier League’s January transfer window has taken an unexpected twist with Raheem Sterling’s departure from Chelsea by mutual consent, making the 31-year-old England international a free agent just days before the deadline. �
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From Stamford Bridge to Free Agency
Sterling’s time at Chelsea, which began in 2022 when he arrived from Manchester City for around £47.5 million, has ended abruptly. Despite being one of the club’s highest earners — reportedly around £325,000 a week — he has not featured for the first team since May 2024, falling out of favour under successive managers and even spending the 2024-25 season on loan at Arsenal with limited impact. �
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Chelsea ultimately agreed to terminate his contract with 18 months still remaining, freeing both player and club from what had become an awkward situation. The split also clears significant wages from Chelsea’s books. �
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Why Sterling Is on the Market — and What Comes Next
Now a free agent, Sterling can negotiate with clubs directly and pick his next destination without the need for a transfer fee. Several clubs have been linked with interest in recent weeks, notably Napoli, while English sides like Fulham, West Ham, and Crystal Palace were previously credited with interest during the buildup to his exit. �
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His age and pedigree — 82 England caps, 13 major trophies, and a career at top clubs — make him an intriguing option. But he hasn’t played competitive football in nearly a year, and any suitor will likely demand a significant wage reduction compared with his Chelsea salary. �
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Could Liverpool Be in the Race?
Sterling’s connection to Liverpool is part of his story — he rose through the club’s academy before moving to Manchester City in 2015 — but a return to Anfield today feels unlikely for several reasons:
Liverpool’s current squad strategy focuses on younger forwards and players under long-term contracts; they’re not known for making big late-career signings without a clear tactical need.
Sterling’s declining playing time and form may make him a less attractive fit for a club still chasing Champions League and Premier League success.
There’s no solid media link between Liverpool and Sterling’s free-agent situation in the latest reports — despite fan speculation, the idea remains largely online discussion and nostalgia rather than concrete interest in 2026. �
On fan forums, supporters have jokingly debated the possibility, but most acknowledge there’s “more chance of something surreal happening than Sterling returning to Liverpool this winter.” �
How This Free Transfer Situation Shapes the Market
Sterling’s availability epitomises one of football’s modern quirks: talent and name recognition don’t automatically translate into top-flight demand if form, age, wages and fit all misalign. His free-agent status gives him flexibility — and any club willing to take a calculated gamble could benefit if he rediscovers his best form.
But a move to Liverpool right now? It remains more of a dream scenario fueled by sentiment than a likely January transaction.
If you want, I can also write a fan-reaction piece or mock transfer analysis (e.g., which clubs make the most sense for Sterling now) — just let me know!
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The contract and paperwork are already in place for Liverpool to welcome back Jarell Quansah, who left Merseyside to join Bayer Leverkusen last summer, to help fill out the Reds’ thin defensive ranks
Yes — that claim lines up with multiple transfer-news reports: Liverpool could re-sign 23-year-old England centre-back Jarell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen in future, thanks to a buy-back clause in the deal that sent him to Germany — but not immediately next season.
🔁 What’s Happening with Quansah and Liverpool
Quansah moved from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 for a reported fee around £30m-£35m (plus add-ons), joining the Bundesliga side on a long-term contract.
As part of that transfer, Liverpool inserted a buy-back clause allowing the club to re-sign him in the future for a pre-agreed fee.
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However, the clause cannot be activated until the summer of 2027 at the earliest.
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Reports suggest the buy-back figure could be around £50m-£60m (with potential add-ons increasing the fee), although exact numbers vary across sources.
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There are also indications Liverpool have pre-agreed personal terms with Quansah should they trigger the buy-back, smoothing the path for a return.
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🧠 Context for the Move
Quansah was a Liverpool academy graduate and made senior appearances before leaving, but opted for more first-team football in Germany.
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With his development in the Bundesliga and Liverpool’s evolving defensive needs, the idea of bringing him back — especially given future departures or ageing defenders — is being discussed in transfer circles.
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Bottom line: the Football Insider claim that Liverpool could re-sign Quansah later isn’t unfounded — there is a buy-back clause — but any switch is realistically targeted for 2027 or beyond, not next summer.
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Donnarumma’s 𝑰𝑵𝑪𝑹𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑩𝑳𝑬 save 97th minute… pure madness at Anfield Manchester City were leading 2–1 when Liverpool threw everyone forward in one last attack. A thunderous strike from Mac Allister looked destined for the net… but Donnarumma pulled off a massive, unbelievable save that left the entire stadium in shock
PURE ANFIELD MADNESS 😱🔥
97th minute. City clinging to a 2–1 lead. Liverpool throw everyone forward. The crowd is bouncing, the tension is unbearable…
Mac Allister absolutely thunders one towards goal — it’s heading in, no doubt abo
FULL HD VIDEO🎥 👇👇👇
ut it.
Then BOOM 💥
GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA pulls out a save from another universe 🤯
Reflexes. Reach. Nerves of steel.
Anfield frozen. Liverpool stunned. City survive.
One of those saves that changes the whole story of the match.
Goalkeeper moments don’t get crazier than this 🤣🧤🔥
Football, bloody hell.
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BREAKING NEWS The Word From Liverpool Is’ – Arne Slot Sack Update Emerges After Man City Defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s job is believed to be safe for now, despite their recent home defeat against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, according to journalist David Lynch.
The Reds looked as though they were heading to victory after Dominik Szboszlai fired in a stunning free-kick from range to put his side in front. Late in the game, Bernardo Silva latched onto a headed throughball by Erling Haaland, poking past Alisson Becker to level the scoring.
In the final minutes, Man City were awarded a penalty, and Erling Haaland stepped up to slot into the bottom corner, scoring the winner for Pep Guardiola’s side. City had the ball in the net once again in the dying seconds, but play was brought back for a foul by Szoboszlai, who was sent off after a VAR review.
Arne Slot Safe at Liverpool
According to journalist Lynch, Slot’s job at Liverpool is safe at the moment, but he doesn’t buy into the idea that he can afford endless poor performances and results.
The word from Liverpool is that Arne Slot is safe, but I don’t really buy the idea he can afford endless poor performances and bad results until the end of the season. Today was both, in my opinion. https://t.co/sjMRhibrZK — David Lynch (@davidlynchlfc) February 8, 2026
Liverpool are seemingly willing to stick with Slot for now, which might not be a huge surprise after he won the Premier League title last season. Their achievement in the 2024/2025 campaign undoubtedly carries a lot of weight, with Slot having credit in the bank heading into this campaign.
Results will undoubtedly have to improve, and with one Premier League win in their previous seven games, the pressure is on Slot to turn things around as soon as possible.
Liverpool need to make a decision and soon, as they are in danger of seeing their season drift away from them. The Reds will have been aiming to lift the Premier League title once again, but now, even Champions League qualification is looking like a difficult task.
The mentality to throw away a 1-0 lead against Man City is the biggest disappointment for them, especially as they’ve notoriously been a bogey team for Guardiola at Anfield. The credit in the bank will only last so long, and the board must surely be considering making a change in the near future
If FSG think that 6 wins out of the last 20, a points per game ratio similar to Spurs, behind United, just 2 points ahead of Everton and some dreadful football thrown in means he’s safe, then what would he have to do to be in trouble? FSG must see that he is not the answer. The Kop will decide on Slot’s fate as they did with Hodgson.
The idea having credit in the bank for having a past title, that’s only a rhyme at Lfc. We saw Mourinho being sacked for far less bad results though he is/was a seasoned manager. Had Slot won the CL? At Lfc it is all about the money. They fabricate reasons just not to sign new players. They do the same not to sack.
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