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Jordan Henderson URGES 'first-class' Raheem Sterling to perform Liverpool U-turn
JORDAN HENDERSON has urged Raheem Sterling to commit his future to Liverpool this summer.
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Sterling has rejected a new deal at Anfield and been linked with moves to Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
The 20-year-old's agent has claimed that he wouldn't sign a new deal at the Merseyside outfit even if he was offered £900,000-a-week.
But Henderson remains optimistic the England international can be persuaded to stay.
He's been brilliant for England and I hope he will stay at Liverpool.
He said: "He's left his future to [his agent] in regards to what he wants to do.
"Raheem Sterling is a fantastic player. He's been brilliant for England and I hope he will stay at Liverpool.
"He's a great person and a great lad.
Jordan Henderson wants Raheem Sterling to stay at Liverpool
"He's getting a lot of criticism because of the contract situation but he's first-class as a person.
"All the lads love him whether it's with England or Liverpool.
"He's a great professional. His work ethic is fantastic. He works as hard as he can and wants to improve all the time."
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