“They’d score lots of goals, that’s for sure” – Frank McAvennie names signing that can form excellent partnership with Sterling at Chelsea

Former West Ham United striker Frank McAvennie has urged Chelsea to sign Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle United. He believes the Frenchman can form an excellent partnership with new signing Raheem Sterling in the attack and get the Blues the goals they need.

Chelsea were keen on signing a right-winger earlier this summer and even made a move for Leeds United forward Raphinha. However, with the Brazilian joining Barcelona instead, McAvennie has suggested the Blues take a look at Saint-Maximin. He claimed the tricky forward would be brilliant on the wings with Sterling and told Football Insider:

"For £40m, he'd be a good addition. Him and [Raheem] Sterling playing up front, that would be interesting. They'd score lots of goals, that's for sure."

The Newcastle United winger scored five goals and assisted five more in 35 Premier League appearances for his club last season. His contract with the Magpies expires in 2026 and Transfermarkt lists his market value at £28.7 million.

Newcastle themselves have strengthened their defense this transfer window, bringing in centre-back Sven Botman from Lille, left-back Matt Target from Aston Villa, and goalkeeper Nick Pope from Burnley.

Chelsea signed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City earlier this summer

Raheem Sterling became the first Chelsea signing under new owner Todd Boehly when he moved from Manchester City in the ongoing transfer window. The Blues sealed a reported £50 million deal for the 27-year-old, who has penned a five-year contract with the London outfit.

Speaking to Chelsea TV, Sterling revealed why he chose to move to Stamford Bridge. He claimed it was the challenge to take the club back to the top of the Premier League that interested him and said:

"Seeing in the last two years it's four or five finals that you guys have been in, the progress, you won the Champions League and are now looking to challenge for the Premier League, it's something that intrigued me when I was having a conversation with the club."

"Seeing the direction that you guys are going in, it's something I really bought into and I just felt it is a place where I can really come into my own."

Thomas Tuchel's side also signed centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli this summer but have reportedly missed out on signing Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. The France international is instead heading to Camp Nou after Barcelona agreed a deal with Sevilla.