Former Liverpool midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is looking to bring Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling to the UAE second-tier club he now manages. Shelvey's Arabian Falcons have placed the two England internationals on their shortlist as they seek star names for a promotion push.
Liverpool F.C. Themselves are currently sixth in the Premier League with five points from three games. Their recent form reads WDD, having scored six goals and conceded four. They sit four points behind early leaders Manchester City ahead of their next fixtures, a home match against Fulham on September 12.
Jonjo Shelvey, the ex-Liverpool and Newcastle United player, took his first managerial role with the Arabian Falcons this year. The club has only existed for three years and competes in the second division of the United Arab Emirates league. Shelvey is supported by a backroom staff with significant Premier League experience. Former Crystal Palace and Southampton midfielder Jason Puncheon serves as director of football. Danny Simpson and Ravel Morrison, both veterans of England's top flight, are also associated with the project.
Shelvey's focus remains firmly on the pitch. "I don't really deal with that side of it," he said regarding transfers. "I am trying to manage the team because I want to get promoted this year."
The potential moves for Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling come at a crossroads for both players. Sterling's career has declined since his high-profile move to Chelsea in 2023. Once valued at £72 million and a key performer under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, he endured a loan spell at Feyenoord that was not made permanent. Sancho, who impressed hugely at Borussia Dortmund to attract Europe's elite, is also a free agent after his Manchester United departure. With the English transfer window now shut, several big-name free agents have contacted the Arabian Falcons directly.
While Shelvey's project unfolds abroad, his former club continues its Premier League campaign. Liverpool's start has been solid if unspectacular, with a win and two draws. Their defence, which has conceded four goals, will be tested in the coming weeks. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings as the season develops. The club's attacking options remain a topic of discussion, with the current squad featuring a mix of established stars and emerging talent.
The Arabian Falcons' ambition is clear: secure promotion. Adding experience like Sancho or Sterling would be a major coup for a second-tier side. Shelvey will balance this recruitment drive with managing his existing team. The next step is concrete talks with players and their representatives. For Sterling and Sancho, the offer represents a potential lifeline to reignite their careers in a new environment. Liverpool's next match is at Anfield against 19th-placed Fulham on September 12.
