02 Apr 2015 00:31:59
Not really United related but I was watching a little of Raheem Sterling's interview in which he says he 'isn't a money grabber' and 'that he just wants to win trophies' as the reason he hasn't signed up at Liverpool.
He goes on to say that 'if it was all about money I had the chance to sign a contract worth £100k a week but rejected it and would have signed for less if I was sure I can win trophies with the club'. He also said 'he wants to play with world class players and was upset about Suarez and Gerrard leaving'.
Now if what he says is the truth (and I have no reason to doubt him) then surely we should commend him for putting money to the back of his mind and thinking about his future. A lot of youngsters get stick all the time for choosing money over development so it's nice to see the lad thinking about his playing career not just his bank balance.
Oh and by the way Raheem there is a club pretty close by in Manchester that's pretty famous for winning trophies. You never know what can happen in this game.
02 Apr 2015 01:51:06
I'd take him at UTD but have Pool ever sold a player to us OR visa versa??
{Ed002's Note - Chisnall I think his name was.}
02 Apr 2015 06:35:19
No thanks!
02 Apr 2015 07:38:20
Not that I know of Herbie but big names like Owen and Ince have played for both teams. I don't think it would ever take place with Sterling but stranger things have happened. Good player though and will get better.
02 Apr 2015 08:01:39
It will be very difficult to sign him and he will be outrageously expensive, not just in terms of transfer fee, but wages as well. Not to mention the consistent media hype.
He is a good player technically and if he improves his finishing can be world class.
But I would rather get Memphis Depay who would cost significantly less and has just as much talent I think.
02 Apr 2015 08:05:27
It was a very odd interview,not sure what he was trying to achieve. If he was hoping to clarify things I think he has made it worse. The Liverpool fans will be less than impressed that despite being 20 and being offered £100K a week, he insists its about winning things. Not exactly a ringing endorsement of Brendan is it?
He's a good player, will likely become a great player but this kind of interview puts me off him.
02 Apr 2015 09:25:06
He had one good season because suarez made all his team mates look better, look at his stats this season he's been oor, most over rated player in England I'd rather sign Depay any day.
02 Apr 2015 09:40:04
I think we sold them Heinze.
I would take Raheem as well, especially if we say goodbye to ADM.
02 Apr 2015 10:00:23
Ignore that from me about Heinze - just woke up! Cheers.
02 Apr 2015 10:22:15
I think Sterling is absolutely being fair. He isn't a scouser, he is from London so he has no loyalty to Liverpool - it isn't as if he lived next door growing up. Yes, they have developed him, but in recent times they have been no more successful than Wigan. Why would be stay? If he has ambition he won't sign this new deal and will move to someone like ourselves, maybe Arsenal, Chelsea etc.
02 Apr 2015 12:38:42
I agree with AJH. There is no need to come out with this interview. It just leaves more questions than answers. He should just put his head down and concentrate on football.
Very talented player who should come good. I reckon he will be off to City if Liverpool do not qualify for CL.
02 Apr 2015 13:08:51
Where do you play him and who sits, sell Dimaria or Janusaj? I don't think so, he will end up at city by the sounds of it.
02 Apr 2015 15:22:42
I'd rather have Depay, has everything sterling does plus added strength and the fact it'd be a cheaper deal overall.
02 Apr 2015 15:42:01
Phil Chisnall moved from Utd to Liverpool 1964 £25k, well spotted Ed002.
A week or so ago the rumours were him going to Arsenal but if it is about winning then probably Chelsea or City or abroad. I can't see (IMO) anyone coming from Liverpool to Utd.
02 Apr 2015 16:56:41
He said he needs to take time to think about his career and achievements,that shouldn't take long then,depay for me all day long,the price will be big cause his English,and all the hype that goes with him,and I hate the way he runs like a fairy!
03 Apr 2015 01:59:23
I go to Uni in Liverpool, and have had the unfortunate pleasure of meeting and talking to the lad out on a few occassions, and based on his personality I wouldn't have him anywhere near the club.
03 Apr 2015 08:56:15
It may not be relevant but as I understand it Raheem Sterling was a Manchester United fan growing up. There have been recent rumours that he wants to play for us but not from any reliable source. Personally I think he is at the crossroads, he could become an unbelievable player but his finishing needs to improve, however whoever pays top money needs to be very sure he can continue to develop. I have watched him since seeing him in the youth games I think for England and was disappointed when he chose to go to Liverpool. I can't see a direct transfer even though Barcelona and Real have done them so to make it happen would likely mean him running down his contract.
03 Apr 2015 09:16:39
I thought the interview potentially could have served a few good purposes for him. No one but sterling knows why he did the interview but what he said could be interpreted as any of the following: 1.saying to Liverpool you have sold Suarez and Gerrard's going so invest in quality if you expect me to stay as I want to win medals. 2.city/Chelsea/etc I am available and want to win medals and money isn't too important (however bidders would have in the back of their mind he rejected 100k so wouldn't want to offer too little). 3. I say money isn't important but want a improved offer from LFC. That said I wouldn't want united to sign him anyway.