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 . Liverpool are ready for another title challenge but they will not rush into signing any of their top targets this summer. 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 . READ : Sportsmail answers five questions on Sterling 's future .
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 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 . READ : Sportsmail answers five questions on Sterling 's future .