Man City ready to sell Raheem Sterling in summer if contract stand-off is not resolved

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Manchester City will reluctantly listen to offers for Raheem Sterling this summer – if they fail to agree a new deal with him by then.The in-form England winger, 27, is into the last 18 months of his current contract and talks over extending his stay remain firmly ‘on ice’, according to City insiders.The club have not abandoned hope on the matter but fear the longer the stalemate persists, the less likely he is to commit.Sterling, despite his recent superb run with the League leaders, remains concerned about commanding a regular starting place under Pep Guardiola.Discussions on a new contract began way back in September in 2020 but have been on pause since this time last year.That breakdown in negotiations coincided with Sterling’s City career hitting something of a rollercoaster.In the final weeks of last season, the former Liverpool man found himself out of favour and on the bench for the big games, including the Champions League final defeat to Chelsea.And even after a brilliant summer at the Euros for Gareth Southgate’s men, he was again dropped by Guardiola following September’s 0-0 home draw against Southampton.That sparked intense speculation Sterling, who cost a then-English record £49million in July 2015, could be on his way out as early as this January window.However, with his relentless ability to bounce back, Sterling has regained his place - and proved pivotal in City’s recent 12-match winning league blitz.What would be a good move for Raheem Sterling?

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