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Reds reject United interest in Sterling

Liverpool have rejected Manchester United's move for Raheem Sterling.

United made a shock enquiry for the England midfielder, who is determined to quit Anfield this summer as his contract saga rumbles on.

But the Reds have firmly told United that Sterling, who has two years left on his current Reds deal, is not for sale - reports the Liverpool Echo.

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The 20-year-old was voted the club's Young Player of the Year on Tuesday night at the Liverpool Players' Awards, although he received a few boos from fans as he collected his award due to his current contract dispute.

United boss Louis van Gaal is understood to be prepared to ignore the bitter rivalry between the clubs to bid for Sterling.

Comolli: Liverpool should sell Sterling

Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli believes the Reds should sell Raheem Sterling this summer.

“If he refuses to extend his contract and they don’t sell him this summer, there is a major risk he will leave on a free transfer [in 2017]," said Comolli, speaking to talkSPORT.

“I don’t think any club, no matter what the magnitude is, can afford that risk at the moment.

“I would probably have another go and spend hours trying to convince him to stay, but at the end of the day, I would recommend to the board he should be sold.”

Gerrard: Coutinho is the next big thing

Steven Gerrard has anointed Philippe Coutinho as his successor as Kop idol.

Gerrard's last official act on Merseyside with Liverpool was to receive the Outstanding Achievement award and he used his acceptance speech to hail Coutinho.

The little Brazilian swept the board at the awards ceremony, winning all four major prizes, including the Player of the Year, and Gerrard says he is the future for Liverpool.

"I'm bored of speaking about myself," said the outgoing Liverpool captain. "I want to pay tribute to Philippe.

"This is his night. I think he's cleaned up on the awards and deservedly so.

"I'm privileged to share a dressing room with him. He's the next big thing for me."

In pictures - Liverpool end of season awards ceremony:

Liverpool and Chelsea in Benteke battle

Jose Mourinho is considering hijacking Liverpool's move for Christian Benteke.

Chelsea boss Mourinho wants to bring in another striker this summer to bolster his forward line for next season.

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Villa value Benteke in the £30million bracket, but are reluctant to sell the Belgium international.

It remains to be seen whether Benteke would be willing to go to Chelsea to be part of a squad or would prefer to be more of a central figure at Anfield.

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Reds to announce Ibe contract

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Jordon Ibe is on the verge of signing a five-year contract at Anfield, according to The Sun.

The 19-year-old's £35,000-a-week deal will be announced by Liverpool later today.

The news comes as a welcome relief to Reds fans who are likely to see one of the club's other young talents, Raheem Sterling, leave in the summer.

Ibe has made 11 Premier League appearances this season.

Vidal deal close

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Liverpool are nearing a deal for Juventus star Arturo Vidal, according to the Express.

The Reds are understood to have lodged a £14.4m bid but Juve are holding out for £25m.

Vidal has been a target of Manchester United in the past but Louis van Gaal's interest in the Chilean appears to have cooled.

Liverpool will have to do some persuading however, after Vidal revealed he could stay in Turin for the rest of his life.

"Turin feels like home," Vidal told 24 Horas. "The people are very warm and passionate, very Latin, similar to in Chile. They say hello when I walk down the street.

"I could stay in Turin for my whole life."

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