The latest plot twist in the Raheem Sterling transfer saga threatens to see the player face the vitriolic scorn of the Kop.
The Guardian state this morning that the Liverpool attacker, who has refused a new deal at Anfield and is widely expected to angle for a move this summer, wants to sign for Manchester United.
The England international’s future has been a major talking point since an ill-fated interview with the BBC earlier this year where he admitted spurning the opportunity to extend his time at Liverpool and called Arsenal’s reported interest as ‘flattering’.