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Graeme Souness labels summer transfer as 'bad business' by Chelsea

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Graeme Souness labels summer transfer as 'bad business' by ChelseaDAZN
Former midfielder slams the Blues over deadline day deal.

The Premier League resumes this weekend following the first international break of the season, with a host of names ready to make their debuts following their late deadline-day moves. 

One of the most intriguing signings was Raheem Sterling's loan switch across the capital from Chelsea to Arsenal. 

The forward was deemed surplus to requirements by Enzo Maresca, but could be in line to make his Gunners bow at Tottenham this weekend. 

Talking on William Hill’s new podcast, Three Up Front, Graeme Souness has hit out at Chelsea over the deal and the decision to let Sterling go. 

“Giving Raheem Sterling away to Arsenal was bad business from Chelsea,” said Souness.

“They’re bringing in all these young players on long contracts and Sterling suddenly becomes surplus to requirements. I think Arsenal now have a fully motivated, angry Sterling with a point to prove.

“I’ve been critical of their spending and the direction of the football club, but I think Chelsea are creating a monster for themselves.

"These players will go for next-to-nothing, and they’ll have to pay them to go. Jadon Sancho, who they’ve got in to replace him, is not as good – he’s just a name on a team sheet." 

Chelsea are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Bournemouth, while Arsenal meet Tottenham in the North London derby on Sunday. 

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