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Any deal for Raheem Sterling is unlikely to prompt a bid from Liverpool FC for Denis Cheryshev.

The Russian winger has been linked with a possible £22m move to Anfield, if the Reds reach a deal with Manchester City for the sale of Sterling for between £45m and £50m.

The ECHO understands however that there is currently no interest at Liverpool in bringing the player to Anfield.

Real Madrid loaned Cheryshev out to Villareal last season where he made 40 appearances and scored seven goals, and it is believed ‘The Yellow Submarine’ are keen to take the player for another year.

The 24-year-old is believed to be surplus to Rafa Benitez’s requirements at the Bernabeu but it is understood that Liverpool’s attentions remain firmly focused on strengthening their striking options.

Christian Benteke has gone on tour with Aston Villa to Portugal, but was an unused substitute in the team’s defeat by Fulham yesterday.

He remains Liverpool’s number one target although the club do not rate the player at the £32.5m stated in his buy-out clause.

Benteke has two years left on his Villa contract but the Reds remain hopeful that a compromise can be reached with the Midlands club.