Real Madrid have set their eyes on talented British 19-year-old Raheem Sterling, sources have told Realmadridnews.com.

The Liverpool winger has had a superb season at Anfield Road, scoring ten goals in 34 appearances and becoming a key player for the Reds to complete their best season of the last few years, even though they blew their title chances at the end.

Sterling played a brilliant game with England in the first match of the World Cup against Italy, and has caught the attention of Los Blancos technical directors, who have been eyeing him for the last few months.

Sterling’s contract with Liverpool expires in 2017, but the North-England side have offered him an extension worth 6.5 million euros a year – he’s now making slightly more than two millions per season.

Los Merengues are looking to reinforce their attack and Sterling could be a much cheaper addition than his team-mate Luis Suarez. The British forward could leave Anfield Road for less than 30 million euros, although Liverpool will not be willing to let him go easily.

Real Madrid directors see Sterling as a player for the future, and they would be open to negotiate a move that would include a one-year loan to Liverpool, in order to cheapen the deal.

Sterling could become the fifth Englishman to sign for Real Madrid, following the steps of Laurie Cunningham, Steve McManaman, Michael Owen and David Beckham.

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