The deal to bring Raheem Sterling to Arsenal happened very quickly. The Gunners were on the market for a new attacker all summer and they were linked with many names. Nico Williams was the winger Arsenal really wanted. However, the Euro 2024 star decided to stay at Athletic Bilbao, so Arsenal had to consider other options. Sterling emerged as one late in the window. After holding talks with Chelsea and securing a very favourable deal, Edu Gaspar decided to bring him in, but it was what Sterling said in a phone call that convinced Mikel Arteta to sign him. Raheem Sterling’s six-word message to …