Report: Manchester City star agrees to join Barcelona

Barcelona’s pursuit for a reliable option in the attack has been well documented in recent weeks. The likes of Mikel Oyarzabal, Raheem Sterling, and Dani Olmo have all seen their names linked to a move to the Nou Camp.

Mundo Deportivo provides an update on the situation of Raheem Sterling and a possible move to Catalonia in the coming window.

The English forward has reportedly given Barcelona his OK, showing his desire to join the Spanish giants. Sterling reportedly does not want to renew with Manchester City and is actively looking for a possible switch to the La Liga giants in the coming transfer window.

The idea in Catalonia is to sign the former Liverpool star on loan in January with a mandatory option to buy at the end of the season.

The Blaugranas have struggled in recent weeks owing to a lack of reliable options in the final third. Martin Brathwaite, Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Aguero have all been ruled out through injury. Moreover, with Ansu Fati still not ready to start games, there has been a dire shortage of options in attack.

Sterling has seen a significant drop in playing time since the first half of last season. The arrival of better options in Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, and Bernardo Silva has sidelined the winger.

A report earlier this week claimed that Pep Guardiola’s side was prepared to reject any offer for Sterling in the coming window. Yet, it is true that the players desire to move away from the Etihad could play a crucial role.