Raheem Sterling is waiting to see whether Pep Guardiola commits to the club before signing a new contract at Manchester City.
The England international's current deal at the Etihad Stadium runs until summer 2023, but City are keen to tie him down for even longer.
Although it is only 12 months since the forward signed his most recent extension, the Premier League champions are prepared to offer Sterling fresh terms which would see his wages rise to £450,000 per week.
But according to The Sun, the former Liverpool man wants Guardiola to extend his tenure before he puts pen to paper on a new deal.
And the 24-year-old appears to value Guardiola so highly that he is unwilling to commit to City until his manager's future is resolved.
That could prove significant for Sterling's contract negotiations, particularly as Real Madrid are thought to be interested in prising the winger away from Manchester.
Guardiola's side will qualify for the knockout phase of the Champions League if they avoid defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday.
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