Liverpool's battle to keep hold of Raheem Sterling looks to be underway after it emerged Manchester City have lodged their first bid for the attacker, while Stoke City are looking to hand Asmir Begovic a new deal.
The Reds are alleged by Sky Sports News to have rejected City's bid worth £25 million plus add-ons, intensifying speculation the winger could leave Anfield in the months to come:
Sky Sources: Liverpool reject bid from of £25 million plus a further £5m in add-ons from Manchester City for Raheem Sterling.