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And interestingly, it is information that we have obtained that Manchester

City are willing to sell England international Rahim Sterling. It's also information that

there has been three invitations to Rahim Sterling and his representatives

to enter into extension negotiations on his current deal,

which ends the season after this.

But they have been rebuked and no talks have taken place.

Sterling himself has given an interview today to a sports conference in which he openly admitted

that he was disappointed with his game time this season and indeed would be also willing

to move abroad.

It's certainly an understanding that City have tried in terms of offering a 40% upgrade

in his current salary, which is just over £200,000 a week.

But it appears at Sterling is unhappy not just with his game time, but also with the offer

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