Arsenal completed a last-minute deadline day loan signing of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea, a move that was not initially planned but seized as an opportunistic deal. Sterling, who was out of favor with Chelsea's new head coach Enzo Maresca, will see Arsenal pay only a fraction of his wages, with Chelsea covering the majority. The signing aims to bolster Arsenal's attacking options and provide rotation for key players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Sterling's experience and past success under Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta at Manchester City are seen as valuable assets for the team's Premier League title aspirations. Despite being unable to play immediately, Sterling is expected to make his debut after the international break. Arsenal rejected a proposal from Al Ittihad to loan and then buy Leandro Trossard, affirming his importance to the squad.