Raheem Sterling will not be travelling on Liverpool's tour of Thailand, Australia and Malaysia after a bid of £45m reportedly came in from Manchester City.
The 20-year-old was initially named in Brendan Rodgers' 30-man squad to embark on the Reds' pre-season tour but transfer talks between the two clubs are now thought to be taking place.
Sterling has reportedly already agreed personal terms with City that will see him earn around £200,000-a-week.
Not bad for 'not a greedy 20-year-old
I'm sure that £200k a week had no impact on his decision at all. I think that deal was probably offered to him months ago. I think Man City are mugs for paying over 40 million for him and those wages. To me this is a big mistake on their part and Sterlings. He has flaws in his game that will prevent him from becoming a world class player. Poor finishing, lack of composure and poor end product. To put things in perspective, he played up front or in an advanced position all season and scored 1 more league goal and provided less assists than Jordan Henderson who played in a much deeper position.
I'm glad it is him leaving rather than Coutinho or Henderson who are more important to our team, plus we have a like for like replacement already in Jordan Ibe. Take the money and spend it on a striker asap.
