Rodgers unaware of Sterling contract talks

Speculation on Friday indicated that the Premier League club were ready to offer the teenage England attacker - who enjoyed a breakthrough campaign last term - a massive pay rise amid interest from Real Madrid.

However, speaking ahead of Liverpool's opening game of the new season at home to Southampton on Sunday, manager Rodgers insisted he is unaware of any such development. 

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