Tony Cascarino has claimed that Tottenham transfer target, Raheem Sterling, has made an ‘incredible improvement’ in his game since leaving Liverpool for Manchester City in 2015, as he told talkSPORT.
The former striker added that, at Liverpool, Sterling was a ‘one in four-goal man’, but at Manchester City, he has now become a ‘one in two’ player.
Sterling’s contract at the Etihad expires next summer and there are rumours that the likes of Spurs want to sign him during this current transfer window.
If Antonio Conte can manage to lure the England international to Spurs, then it would be some coup from the north London club, who will be playing Champions League football next term.
And if he were to become available, Cascarino thinks ‘a lot of clubs’ would want to sign Sterling, even for a possibly heavy transfer fee.
“Raheem has gone from a one in four-goal ratio at Liverpool, as a young man, said Cascarino.
“To a one in two man at Man City. That’s an incredible improvement. There aren’t many players that can get to the byline very quickly. Get a huge number of goals and assists. And cause havoc.
“Raheem has an incredible burst of speed over ten yards that drives him into positions that defenders hate. And he does it brilliantly.
“I am a big fan of Sterling. There will be a lot of clubs that would take him. Even for a decent price because he is 27.”
STERLING SHOULD STAY AT MAN CITY
The talk about Sterling’s future stems from his supposed lack of starts at Man City this season.
But, with Pep Guardiola rotating the Man City starting wheel like he is on Wheels of Fortunes, then Sterling isn’t the only one wanting more minutes.
Last season, there was well-documented talk of Bernardo Silva possibly leaving Man City for similar reasons.
But, that quickly changed as soon as his minutes started to pick up and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the same happens to Sterling at the start of the next campaign.
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