Le Havre AC have turned down an offer to sign English international forward Raheem Sterling, who is currently a free agent. The club, sitting bottom of Ligue 1 with just two points from five games, assessed that they have adequate cover in his position.
The HAC's management was approached regarding the 31-year-old player. "Le Havre AC was notably approached. However, the Norman club believes it has sufficient solutions in his position," the club stated. Another top-flight French team, which remains unnamed, also passed on the opportunity according to consistent reports.
Sterling is seeking a new challenge in France to revive his career after a disappointing season at Feyenoord. The forward, a product of Liverpool's academy with spells at Manchester City and Chelsea, may lower his financial demands. His off-field context, involving a recent court case in England for dangerous driving, however complicates his search for a new club.
For Le Havre, the immediate focus is climbing the table ahead of a tough trip to face fourth-placed Lille on October 10. The team's form over its last five outings shows one win, two draws, and two losses. The upcoming fixtures will be key to escape the relegation zone, while the current squad must find attacking answers from within. The next Ligue 1 fixture is away to Lille on October 10.
This story first appeared at getfootballnewsfrance.com
