If United have expressed an interest in Sterling then you have to assume it's mischief making on their part. Liverpool are loathe to selling to us, but selling to them would be completely unpalatable for their fans.
Jamie Jackson suggesting that Sterling is keen on a move to Old Trafford is laughable. Even United fans are ridiculing him for the story. Can't recall a broadsheet football correspondent with less credibility than Jackson.
I doubt Real would be in for him either. Chelsea are probably the ones to fear, if reports that he favours a move to London, and that they are already looking to offload Cuadrado, are true.
With Milner leaving and the subsequent HG issue, this should probably be our priority deal at the moment.