The deal for Sterling came as ESPN reported that Chelsea had agreed to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan.
He Arsenal has signed the forward of Chelsea, Raheem Sterlingon loan for the remainder of the season, the clubs confirmed on Friday.
Sterling has three years left on his contract with the Chelseabut he had been considered a superfluous player at Stamford Bridge. Having previously been linked with the Manchester UnitedSterling completed his transfer to Arsenal just before the summer transfer window closes.
Raheem Sterling joins Arsenal on loan from Chelsea Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
The deal for Sterling came about when ESPN reported that Chelsea had agreed to sign the winger Manchester United, Jadon Sanchoon loan.
The technician of the Arsenal, Mikel Artetadistanced the club from a move for Sterling last week despite speaking positively about his character after the pair worked together for three years at the Manchester City.
However, the Arsenal had been open to signing an attacking player throughout the window and is discussing his options, also being linked with a late move for the winger. Bayern Munich, Kingsley Coman.
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The movement for Sterling It came after Arsenal sent off their fellow winger Reiss Nelson on loan to Fulham for the new season, and the Gunners believed Sterling would be an upgrade on the 24-year-old.
Also on Friday, the Arsenal announced the signing of the goalkeeper of Bournemouth, Netoon a season-long loan deal.
He Arsenal has identified the 35-year-old as the backup to the starting goalkeeper David Rayaand its arrival will allow Aaron Ramsdale complete his transfer to Southampton.
As reported ESPN on Thursday, Ramsdale has agreed a deal worth around £25 million ($33 million) including add-ons.
