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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted that the club won’t he
held at ransom by Raheem Sterling's astronomical demands for him to sign new
deal at Anfield.
Sterling has over two years to run in
his current deal but the Reds are keen to tie him down to fend off interest
from the likes of Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Rodgers confirmed the 20-year old has
been offered an ‘incredible’ new deal but insisted that they won’t offer him
too much money at such a tender age as it could be detrimental to his development.
Rodgers told reporters: "It
is very important for young players, not just Raheem, that they have something
to strive for.
"If they get too much, too young
then it really sabotages their development.
"That is why we communicate with
the player and their advisers - if they have advisers.
"If they are given sound advice
they will see that. It is about mapping out the career of a player, it is not
just about this deal.
"In Raheem's case we believe
this will be the best place for him and I believe he knows that as well.
"His value and worth is very
important to us but also you leave something for them to progress on to the
next level and for all young players that is important."
Sterling has scored nine goals in all
competitions this season.
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