Liverpool reject £30million offer from Manchester City for Raheem Sterling

Liverpool are known to value Raheem Sterling at closer to £60million
City are expected to return with an improved bid but are reluctant to meet Liverpool’s valuation
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard this week called on Sterling to commit to the Anfield club `

Published:
20:56 GMT, 11 June 2015

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Updated:
23:48 GMT, 11 June 2015

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Manchester City have launched their summer spending spree with an opening bid of £30million for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling.

The offer was instantly rejected by the Anfield club, who value the 20-year-old at closer to £60m.

City are expected to return with an improved bid but Liverpool will no doubt refer them to the words of their manager Manuel Pellegrini, who told Sportsmail in March: ‘Can you get Raheem Sterling? Maybe if you go to Liverpool with £100m you can.’

Raheem Sterling (centre) appears in good spirits during England training at St Albans on Thursday

Sterling will hoping to put in an improved display against Slovenia in England’s Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday

Sterling has refused to sign a new contract at Liverpool and remain under Brendan Rodgers’ watch

City made their approach for Sterling earlier this week, with a package of £25m up front and £5m in add-ons

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard this week called on Sterling to commit to the Anfield club

Sterling has refused to sign a new contract at Liverpool and his agent Aidy Ward has made it clear the England international has no intention of staying. City made their approach earlier this week, with a package of £25m up front and £5m in add-ons.

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard this week called on Sterling to commit himself to Liverpool rather than risk becoming a squad player at City or another big club.

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has vowed to spend lavishly this summer, with Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and Wolfsburg’s Kevin de Bruyne also high on their wishlist.

Sterling takes on Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman during last Sunday’s 0-0 draw in Dublin

The Liverpool forward was well-marked by Robbie Brady during the stalemate at the Aviva Stadium

‘We’re a club players want to play for,’ said Al Mubarak. ‘We had to pay big premiums for players when we weren’t in Europe. We’re in a different position. We’re an institution today.’

Liverpool, meanwhile, are considering a £6m offer for Burnley striker Danny Ings to avoid a tribunal, having had an initial £4.5m offer rejected.