Rumour Has It: Long-time Barca target Sterling set for new Man City deal

It wasn’t so long ago that Raheem Sterling’s long-term future at Manchester City was shrouded in doubt.

The England forward has long since been linked to LaLiga giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.

However, it appears Sterling may now be in line to commit his future to the reigning Premier League champions.

TOP STORY – PEP WANTS NEW DEAL FOR STERLING

City boss Pep Guardiola has reportedly given the green light on awarding Sterling a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Sterling, who has 13 goals and four assists across all competitions for City this season, had been linked with a move to Barca as recently as the January transfer window.

But having played his way back into the team, City want to renew his deal – though the club want a swift decision with Sterling’s present contract due to expire in 2023.

Pep Guardiola gives the green light to a possible contract extension for Sterling. Negotiations up to club/agents as always, Pep not involved – but he’d love to keep Raheem at Man City. #MCFC

Talks will continue – City want final decision soon as current deal expires in 2023. pic.twitter.com/nMFJCNMHNr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 20, 2022

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– Alvaro Morata is a man in demand. Barca were thought to be keen on signing the Spain striker in January, but Arsenal remain interested in the Atletico Madrid forward – who is on loan at Juventus – according to the Boot Room .

– Memphis Depay ‘s future at Camp Nou was hurt by the departure of Ronald Koeman. Sport reports that Serie A trio Inter , Milan and Juventus are interested in the Netherlands star.

– Stefan de Vrij could be on the move at the end of the season. InterLive says the centre-back could be reunited with Antonio Conte at Tottenham .

– Lucas Vazquez wants to make Spain’s World Cup squad and El Nacional says the 30-year-old winger is prepared to leave Real Madrid in order to do so.