Manchester City are preparing a bid for Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling. The Manchester Evening News says City are among Europe's biggest clubs alerted to Sterling's contract stand-off at Liverpool.

The England star is still to agree to a new long-term deal at Anfield - leading to growing speculation about his future.

Sterling still has two-and-a-half years to run on his current deal, but Liverpool will be aware of covetous glances from the giants of European football.

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have already been linked with the 20-year-old and closer to home City will be sure to monitor his situation.