Liverpool Removes Sterling From Squad As City Move Draws Near

In matter of hours we will certainly hear that there is a done deal between City and Liverpool for the signature of their want away star. Raheem certainly wants a team where he can lift trophies. Gerrard agreed after his departure that he regrets not winning the EPL title. If Sterling follows the examples of recent Liverpool stars who left the club when on fine form and ended lifting trophies with the recent case of Suarez, the young boy is making the right move.

Liverpool have also removed Raheem Sterling from their pre-season tour plans, as Manchester City close in.


Raheem Sterling has been withdrawn from Liverpool's squad for the club's pre-season tour of Asia and Australia.

Perform understands the winger will remain in England as talks continue over a highly anticipated switch to Premier League rivals Manchester City, who have already had two bids turned down.

Sterling had initially been included in Brendan Rodgers' squad for the warm-up fixtures, but an Anfield exit now looks to be edging closer following a protracted contract saga.

With Sterling's deal set to expire in 2017, the winger missed a number of the club's training sessions last week due to illness.

And reports on Sunday suggest City have tabled a £45million bid to land their prime target.
Sterling arrived at Liverpool from QPR in 2010 and has won 16 England caps.