Manchester City are reportedly unlikely to table Liverpool's asking price of £50m for Raheem Sterling, despite speculation suggesting otherwise.
The former Premier League champions have already had two bids rejected by the Reds for Sterling, who has decided against signing a new contract at Anfield.
There were suggestions that City would meet the £50m valuation in the coming weeks, but according to the Manchester Evening News, a third offer is not yet being prepared.
Yesterday, the England international missed training due to an illness following reports that he has refused to go on Liverpool's pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia.
