Brendan Rodgers won't be held to ransom over Raheem Sterling as talks over 'wonderful' Liverpool offer continue to stall

  • Brendan Rodgers says Raheem Sterling was offered a 'wonderful deal'
  • The England international winger has yet to agree new terms at Anfield
  • Steven Gerard wants the futures of Sterling and Jordan Henderson sorted
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By Dominic King for MailOnline

Published: 10:08 EST, 9 February 2015 | Updated: 11:10 EST, 9 February 2015

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Raheem Sterling has been offered a 'wonderful deal' and warned the player's advisors that Liverpool will not be held to ransom over his future.

The England international has yet to agree new terms after talks stalled for a number of months.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard said at the weekend it was imperative that the futures of Sterling and Jordan Henderson, Liverpool's vice captain, were sorted out quickly to end any lingering uncertainty about their futures.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Raheem Sterling has been offered a 'wonderful deal' at Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers has revealed Raheem Sterling has been offered a 'wonderful deal' at Liverpool

The England international has yet to agree new terms but talks have been stalling

The England international has yet to agree new terms but talks have been stalling

Sterling has just over two years left on his current deal while Henderson is in the final 18 months of his terms, but Rodgers is confident that both issues will get finalised sooner rather than later.

Liverpool's manager has, though, made it clear that the terms offered to Sterling are both generous and reflect his position at the club.

'Steven is relaying what the club is wanting. Both players are very important for the future. I'm sure it will be resolved fairly soon,' he said.

Liverpool manager Rodgers says Liverpool won't be held to ransom over a new deal for Sterling

Liverpool manager Rodgers says Liverpool won't be held to ransom over a new deal for Sterling

'Raheem is going to get rewarded. He has been offered a wonderful deal, an incredible deal for a young player. He is very happy here and you can see that in his play. 

'We are certainly not going to be a club that gives out way, way above what they are worth. We reward our best players.

'It is very important for young players to have something to strive for and if they get too much too soon it will sabotage their development. Raheem has been outstanding since he was put in the team but you have to remember this was a 17-year-old who was put into the team.

'We believe this is the best place for him. But you have to leave something there for the next one for them to progress.'

Sterling has just over two years left on his current deal at Liverpool

Sterling has just over two years left on his current deal at Liverpool

Jordan Henderson is another player in the final 18 months of his terms at Liverpool

Jordan Henderson is another player in the final 18 months of his terms at Liverpool

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