Arsenal contribution to Raheem Sterling wages even lower than previously thought

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Arsenal were one of the Premier League’s busiest clubs in the latter stages of transfer deadline day.

Raheem Sterling was the headline signing for Arsenal just before the window shut, the England winger joining the Gunners on loan from Chelsea.

Bournemouth goalkeeper Neto also linked up with Arsenal on a loan deal until the end of the season.

Sterling and Neto appear to be direct replacements for Reiss Nelson and Aaron Ramsdale, who linked up with Fulham and Southampton respectively.

Nelson has joined the Cottagers on loan, while Ramsdale has completed a permanent move to the Saints.

In addition, Eddie Nketiah sealed a late permanent move away from Arsenal, joining London rivals Crystal Palace.

Chelsea were eager to move Sterling on, and it has already been claimed – by Paul Merson, for instance – that the Blues put themselves in a poor position from which Arsenal could benefit.

However, new financial details have emerged which suggest the Sterling to Arsenal deal is even more of a bargain than previously reported.

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Arsenal said to be contributing just £100,000-a-week to Raheem Sterling salary

On Friday night, Miguel Delaney reported on X – as relayed by TBR Football – that Arsenal will not be paying a single penny in loan fees for Sterling.

To add to that, the Gunners will be covering less than 50 percent of his wages too, something Fabrizio Romano also mentioned on his deadline-day live-stream on Playback late on Friday night.

This would mean paying less than £162,500-a-week, which in itself is a relatively low contribution for the Gunners to make to Sterling’s £325,000-a-week salary.

Now, Steve Kay has reported that Arsenal would be paying significantly less than that – just £100,000-a-week, according to the journalist.

Why Raheem Sterling to Arsenal makes perfect sense

Arsenal certainly appear to have played a blinder in snapping up a world-class, Premier League-proven player who can offer so much to the Gunners.

Sterling can play on the left flank, offer competition and cover for Bukayo Saka on the right and even play up front if needed.

In addition, Arteta worked with Sterling at Manchester City, so the Arsenal manager knows what he’s getting from the Chelsea loanee.

All in all, it’s a deal which makes perfect sense and should take the Gunners up a level. And better still, he has proven a real bargain.