Tottenham Hotspur are facing a growing injury crisis in attack and have been urged to consider snapping up Raheem Sterling on a free transfer.<\/p>\n
The England forward has recently ended his contract with Chelsea, and pundit Paul Merson believes Spurs should take advantage of the situation and move for him.<\/p>\n
Spurs short of attacking options
\nWith Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski all currently sidelined, Tottenham are lacking depth and creativity in the final third. They need a forward who can play across the front line, link play and contribute goals, and Sterling fits that profile. His pace, movement and experience could provide a much-needed spark.<\/p>\n
A free transfer makes the idea even more appealing. Provided Sterling\u2019s wage demands are reasonable, the deal could represent smart business for the north London club.<\/p>\n
Tottenham\u2019s season has been underwhelming, and reinforcements are needed if they are to recover. While Spurs strengthened their midfield and defence in January, their attacking issues were left unresolved, leaving a clear gap in the squad.<\/p>\n
Sterling looking for a fresh start
\nSterling, meanwhile, will be keen to revive his career with regular minutes. He previously proved his quality in the Premier League with Liverpool and Manchester City and will be eager to rediscover that form. That hunger to re-establish himself could work in Tottenham\u2019s favour.<\/p>\n
Although his spells at Arsenal and Chelsea failed to live up to expectations, Sterling still possesses significant top-level experience and ability, making him an intriguing option for Spurs as they assess their next move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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