Manchester City want to keep hold of winger Raheem Sterling and ensure that he fights for his place, following his admission about him being open to leaving the club.
That is according to a report from 90Min who also claim Sterling is 'eyeing' a loan move to Spanish giants Barcelona in January.
Sterling, who did start City's 2-0 triumph over Burnley at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon, has become frustrated about the lack of opportunities he has been presented with so far this term, with the win over the Clarets marking just his third Premier League start of the campaign.
On Thursday, the England international admitted that if his opportunities did not increase, he would be 'open' to leaving the club to take on a fresh
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