Post by QPR Report on Dec 29, 2009 16:54:22 GMT
I wonder how hard QPR are trying
Mirror - Arsenal step up bid to sign QPR wonderkid dubbed 'the next Wayne Rooney'
29/12/09 By Darren Lewis
Arsene Wenger will step up his bid to sign 15-year-old wonderkid Raheem Sterling next month - to stave off interest from a host of other clubs.
The Arsenal boss has had the lightning-quick QPR striker - rated as highly as the young Wayne Rooney - watched on several occasions, including Rangers' reserve game against Aldershot earlier this month, which finished in a 2-2 draw.
Since that match Sterling, who turned 15 on December 8, has been promoted to training with the west London club's first team.
Rangers had been ready to make him the youngest first-teamer in their history in order to ward off the Premier League big guns.
But the change of management which has seen Jim Magilton replaced by Paul Hart, plus the bad weather, has seen his debut shelved.
Sterling is still on course to beat the Football League record set by Reuben Noble-Lazarus, who made his Barnsley debut at the age of 15 years and 45 days last season.
But Hart, under pressure to deliver a play-off place, may not necessarily have Sterlingís future at the top of his agenda.
Rangers are also well aware that even first-team football may not convince their rising star to stay once a firm offer from one of his many suitors comes in.
Sterling has also been watched by the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City after he impressed at England Under-16 level as Kenny Swainís team clinched the Victory Shield.
In total 12 different Premier League clubs watched Sterling on that occasion
Although he is being tracked by the biggest clubs in the country Sterling is said to favour a move to the Emirates because of Wenger's record of success with young players.
That said, Wenger is still set to move quickly to prevent Arsenal being drawn into a fight for the player's services.
The next Theo Walcott? 10 things you Need to Know About Raheem Sterling - www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/The-next-Theo-Walcott-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-Manchester-City-target-Raheem-Sterling-article217597.html
www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-battle-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-for-QPR-midfielder-Raheem-Sterling-article270823.html
Mirror - Arsenal step up bid to sign QPR wonderkid dubbed 'the next Wayne Rooney'
29/12/09 By Darren Lewis
Arsene Wenger will step up his bid to sign 15-year-old wonderkid Raheem Sterling next month - to stave off interest from a host of other clubs.
The Arsenal boss has had the lightning-quick QPR striker - rated as highly as the young Wayne Rooney - watched on several occasions, including Rangers' reserve game against Aldershot earlier this month, which finished in a 2-2 draw.
Since that match Sterling, who turned 15 on December 8, has been promoted to training with the west London club's first team.
Rangers had been ready to make him the youngest first-teamer in their history in order to ward off the Premier League big guns.
But the change of management which has seen Jim Magilton replaced by Paul Hart, plus the bad weather, has seen his debut shelved.
Sterling is still on course to beat the Football League record set by Reuben Noble-Lazarus, who made his Barnsley debut at the age of 15 years and 45 days last season.
But Hart, under pressure to deliver a play-off place, may not necessarily have Sterlingís future at the top of his agenda.
Rangers are also well aware that even first-team football may not convince their rising star to stay once a firm offer from one of his many suitors comes in.
Sterling has also been watched by the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City after he impressed at England Under-16 level as Kenny Swainís team clinched the Victory Shield.
In total 12 different Premier League clubs watched Sterling on that occasion
Although he is being tracked by the biggest clubs in the country Sterling is said to favour a move to the Emirates because of Wenger's record of success with young players.
That said, Wenger is still set to move quickly to prevent Arsenal being drawn into a fight for the player's services.
The next Theo Walcott? 10 things you Need to Know About Raheem Sterling - www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/mirror-football-blog/The-next-Theo-Walcott-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-Manchester-City-target-Raheem-Sterling-article217597.html
www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Arsenal-battle-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-and-Chelsea-for-QPR-midfielder-Raheem-Sterling-article270823.html