Raheem Sterling wants to be known as ' a kid that wants to play football ' The England star has rejected a new deal and put off talks until the summer . Sterling was attempting to call the shots during interview with the BBC . 20-year - old has come a long way since being lectured by Rodgers in TV documentary in the summer of 2007 . Sterling has two years left to work on his existing £ 35,000-a - week salary . He says he would have signed a new deal at this point last season . Sterling admits it is ' quite flattering ' to be linked with a move to Arsenal . fans are infuriated that Sterling gave interview in the first place . Some feel he and his representatives are pushing for summer departure . Sterling : What he said about contract talks ... and what he meant . READ : Sportsmail answers five questions on Sterling 's future . Sterling HERE for latest Liverpool news and reaction to Sterling 's interview .
Raheem Sterling wants to be known as ' a kid that loves to play football ' The England star has rejected a new deal and put off talks until the summer . Sterling was attempting to call the shots during interview with the BBC . 20-year-old has come a long way since being lectured by Rodgers in TV documentary in the summer of 2012 . Sterling has two years left to run on his existing £35,000-a-week contract . He says he would have signed a new deal at this point last season . Sterling admits it is 'quite flattering ' to be linked with a move to Arsenal . Liverpool are infuriated that Sterling gave interview in the first place . Some feel he and his representatives are pushing for summer departure . Sterling : What he said about contract talks ... and what he meant . READ : Sportsmail answers five questions on Sterling 's future . CLICK HERE for latest Liverpool news and reaction to Sterling 's interview .