Arsenal are fully aware of the situation of out-of-favour Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling, according to the Daily Mail.
However, they were not actively pursuing a deal for the England international over the weekend and it is unclear if they will change their stance ahead of the transfer deadline on Friday night.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is an admirer of Sterling, but getting a deal done could prove tricky due to financial reasons.
“My time with Raheem was exceptional,” the Gunners boss said last Friday. “We built a really strong relationship together. He was unbelievable at that time.
“He taught me a lot as well, about individuals, how the players think, how we support them. He is someone I have really strong feelings about.”
The 29-year-old won four Premier League titles with Manchester City before joining Chelsea in 2022, but he is out of favour under new Blues manager Enzo Maresca.
He has been told to move on after being stripped of his number seven shirt and excluded from all the matchday squads this season.
Arsenal are looking to sign a versatile forward, and Sterling fits the bill as he can play on both wings, as a number nine and behind a striker.
The former Liverpool star has bagged 123 goals and 62 assists in 379 Premier League appearances, and he could improve the Gunners better in the final third.
However, his salary is more than £300,000 per week, which could be a stumbling block for Arsenal.
It is unknown whether Sterling is prepared to take a large pay cut to leave Chelsea, but reuniting with Arteta could be hugely beneficial for both parties.
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