Raheem Sterling 'would consider a loan move to Barcelona if he is not a regular starter by January' after falling down the pecking order under Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola

Raheem Sterling could be opened to a loan move to Barcelona if he fails to cement a regular place in the Manchester City starting XI by January.

The Catalan giants have made no secret of their desire to sign the England forward, whose game time has been reduced under Pep Guardiola this season.

However, their current financial constraints could make a bid for the 26-year-old problematic.

According to The Times, Sterling is committed to winning back his place in the Manchester City team but could be open to a loan move to Barcelona if all else fails.