Man City make first move in race to sign Sterling but £30m bid is immediately rejected by Liverpool who value star at closer to £60m

Manchester City have launched their summer spending spree with an opening bid of £30million for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling.

The offer was instantly rejected by the Anfield club, who value the 20-year-old at closer to £60m.

City are expected to return with an improved bid but Liverpool will no doubt refer them to the words of their manager Manuel Pellegrini, who told Sportsmail in March: ‘Can you get Raheem Sterling? Maybe if you go to Liverpool with £100m you can.’  

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