Real Madrid and Barcelona have both intensified their pursuit of Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 27-year-old was again a regular for the Citizens during the 2021-22 campaign, making 47 appearances in all competitions, contributing 17 goals and nine assists in the process.
The England international only has little over 12 months left to run on his contract at Etihad Stadium, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent weeks.
Chelsea are believed to be showing an interest in the attacker, who moved to Man City from Liverpool in July 2015.
However, according to the Daily Mail, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are considering making offers to sign him during this summer’s transfer window.
Sterling is allegedly not prepared to discuss his future until the middle of June, once England have played in their upcoming set of UEFA Nations League fixtures.
However, the attacker knows that he will need regular football in the first half of next season to ensure that he keeps his starting role for the Three Lions at the 2022 World Cup.
Sterling has scored 131 goals and registered 95 assists in 339 appearances for Man City since making the move to the club seven years ago.
