Raheem Sterling

[Roboklopp]

Don't ever call them bigger Norbs, even in jest.

[Norbs]

Soz Paul

[Buzzo]

I've never been less bothered about a 'big' player leaving.

[peekay]

He has been mentally out since February. Not to criticize him too much as he is only 20 and young players will have significant ups and downs. But the off field issues in terms of the contract have not really helped.

Both of Aidy Ward's clients - Sterling and Berahino - have had off field contract related shenanigans and both of them have had relatively poor second half of the seasons.

[danperkins]

He has been mentally out since February. Not to criticize him too much as he is only 20 and young players will have significant ups and downs. But the off field issues in terms of the contract have not really helped.

Both of Aidy Ward's clients - Sterling and Berahino - have had off field contract related shenanigans and both of them have had relatively poor second half of the seasons.

both players form has really been affected.

[BG1973]

If sterling had any kind of ball striking finesse he might become the player he thinks he already is.

But he hasn't, and if you haven't got that in your locker at 20 then you never will.

[Fosterbloke]

If sterling had any kind of ball striking finesse he might become the player he thinks he already is.

But he hasn't, and if you haven't got that in your locker at 20 then you never will.

You think players can't be improved in some areas past 20?

[G]

If sterling had any kind of ball striking finesse he might become the player he thinks he already is.

But he hasn't, and if you haven't got that in your locker at 20 then you never will.

Coutinho disagrees.

[RichC]

2004-2005 season saw a 20 year old Christiano Ronaldo score 5 league goals from 33 appearances we all know he never found his shooting boots.

[Exiled_red]

With the way he strikes the ball, I don't think he will ever score enough to warrant being worth big bucks. Nor is he gonna be a Silva type player. Massively over hyped IMO. That said, I'd still rather keep him than let him go.

He reminds me of Steve McManaman in that regard, great build up play but he should have two or three times as many goals as he gets, but his finishing lets him down.

He is still young though so hopefully if he stays with us his finishing will develop and he will get those goals, if he stays and his finishing doesn't improve lets hope he can develop a great understanding with someone like the link between McManaman and Fowler.

[vlahka]

I fully expect Sterling to be here next season and then him leaving on 10mill at best. Especially if a few bids come in and we refuse to sell. He doesnt seem to be too in love with the club and definitely knows the fans arent impressed with him.

[DannyMan2006]

Problem with Raheem, at LFC he will be allowed to develop. If he signed a new deal all this negativity around him goes away and the fans start getting behind him again. If he leaves this summer it will be for BIG money. If he went to City for £45m and played like he has done this season for us, there'll be big problems. Fans will get on his back big time and he will seriously struggle.

His mini meltdown here has been ever since he's been angling for a big deal. Not sure he'd handle a big move too well.

[DannyMan2006]

I fully expect Sterling to be here next season and then him leaving on 10mill at best. Especially if a few bids come in and we refuse to sell. He doesnt seem to be too in love with the club and definitely knows the fans arent impressed with him.

He will definitely leave for more than £10m if he left with a year on his contract. Especially if he kicked on next season. I think the reality is he will either sign a new deal or leave in the summer. Everything else is just posturing from all parties concerned.

[Fosterbloke]

We'd get a good figure for him as he's under 20 something right?

[Roboklopp]

Soz Paul

Cos it's you, I'll overlook it this once.