RAHEEM WON’T GO ON LOAN
Guardiola’s squad and will not sell unless they go into the market themselves.
City failed to prise Harry Kane from Tottenham in the summer.
And despite reports they are again planning to test the London club’s resolve, the situation will only change if Spurs tell City they will do business at the £100million valuation the Blues have set.
Sterling has become frustrated with his lack of playing time for the last year.
Sunday People Sport revealed in July talks over a new contract had stalled because the player had become further worried about his role in the team by moves to sign Kane and Jack Grealish.
Sterling has started just six games for City this season – two of them in the Carabao Cup.
He has 18 months on his current deal and City are prepared to risk him going into the final season of his contract, rather than undermine their bid to retain the title and win the Champions League.