I found those rumours strange maybe coming from Sterling camp that he is refusing to be in any kind of swap deal. I saw that popping up 3 different times at least before Euros, during euros even once after the euros.
Could be Sterling.
Also I dont think City would offer Sterling for Kane, neither that Spurs would make Sterling happy. but still its a strange rumour of denying being in any possible swap deal I dont see that for any of our other players popping up.
also it is rumoured that we are working on renewal with him. I really dont know what Pep of think of him, he trusted him for the CL final but did rotate him out for most of the real big CL games before that. his form was not good enough last season that is sure and much better season needed from him if he stays and wants to be a regular in first 11.
but again I cannot see potential buyers for him in this current market unless its an extremely bad sell for us for a shit fee.
but also would I offer him am improved salary on his already big contract and not having him down as one of the guaranteed starters? can he kept on bench with sitting on a 300K+ salary?
up until last season Sterling was one of the first name on the teamsheet for Pep played almost always when fit and was rarely subbed off either, he is not injury prone and quite goof fitness overall.
very very interesting situation around Sterling imo.