Raheem Sterling's record Manchester City move will leave QPR £9million richer

  • Relegated QPR set to receive cash boost from Raheem Sterling deal
  • Liverpool accept £45m + add-ons bid from Manchester City for Sterling
  • Former club QPR had 20 per cent sell-on clause in deal with Liverpool 
  • Sterling will become most expensive English player of all time 

Raheem Sterling's imminent record-breaking £49million transfer to Manchester City will provide a very timely boost for recently-relegated Queens Park Rangers.

Liverpool have accepted an initial bid of £45m from their Premier League rivals, with a further £4m in add-ons, and QPR are set to pocket £9m from the deal.

The Reds signed Sterling as a 15-year-old from the west London club for an initial fee of £400,000 in 2010, but there was also a 20 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the deal set up by Frank McParland - who is currently Director of Football at Burnley.

Manchester City have had a third bid of £49m accepted for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling

Manchester City have had a third bid of £49m accepted for Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling

Liverpool have accepted the bid of £45m plus £4m more in add-ons from their Premier League rivals

Liverpool have accepted the bid of £45m plus £4m more in add-ons from their Premier League rivals

Sterling signed for Liverpool from QPR as a 15-year-old with a 20 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the deal

Sterling signed for Liverpool from QPR as a 15-year-old with a 20 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the deal

Sterling in action during for QPR during his early days as a member of their youth team

Sterling in action during for QPR during his early days as a member of their youth team

QPR will now make £9million from the deal should Sterling complete the switch to Manchester City

QPR will now make £9million from the deal should Sterling complete the switch to Manchester City

MOST EXPENSIVE PL SIGNINGS

1. Angel di Maria (Man United)       £60m

2. Fernando Torres (Chelsea)        £50m

3. Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)                   £42.5m

4. Sergio Aguero (Man City)           £38m

5. Juan Mata (Man United)             £37m

6. Andy Carroll (Liverpool)              £35m

7. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)            £35m

8. Fernandino (Man City)                £34m

9. Robinho (Man City)                     £32.5m

10. Eliaquim Mangala (Man City)    £32m 

It is in stark contrast to the scout who alerted QPR to Sterling in the first place, who received just £50 for his trouble

Sterling never played for QPR, but has since gone on to make 129 appearances for Liverpool, including 95 in the Premier League, since making his debut as a 17-year-old in 2012.

The deal will see Sterling become the most expensive English footballer of all time, ahead of Andy Carroll, whom Liverpool stumped up £35m for in 2011.

While the 20-year-old will also become the second-priciest British player ever, after Real Madrid paid £86m for Gareth Bale in 2013.

The transfer fee will also be the third-most paid by an English club, behind Angel di Maria's £60m move to Manchester United last summer, and the £50m Chelsea paid for Fernando Torres in 2011. 

City's current record buy is Sergio Aguero, who arrived at the Etihad Stadium in 2011 for £38m.

Liverpool paid £35m for the services of England striker Andy Carroll from Newcastle in 2011

Liverpool paid £35m for the services of England striker Andy Carroll from Newcastle in 2011

While Gareth Bale is the most-expensive British footballer ever after Real Madrid paid £86m for him-

While Gareth Bale is the most-expensive British footballer ever after Real Madrid paid £86m for him-

Manchester City's current record buy is £38m Sergio Aguero, who arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2011

Manchester City's current record buy is £38m Sergio Aguero, who arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2011

RAHEEM STERLING STATS 2014/15 

Total appearances                         35

Goals scored                                   7

Shot accuracy                                53%

Pass accuracy                                81%

Yellow/red card                              5/0

Sterling, who still has two years left on his Liverpool deal, has been given permission to begin negotiating term with City before undergoing a medical.

The Reds headed off on their pre-season tour of Asia on Sunday, but Sterling was left behind on the same day the offer was accepted.

Manchester City had previous offers of £35m and £40m rejected for the 20-year-old, as Liverpool held out for their £50m valuation.

Manchester United paid a British transfer record of £60m for Angel di Maria last summer

Manchester United paid a British transfer record of £60m for Angel di Maria last summer

Chelsea previously held the deal after stumping up £50m for Fernando Torres from Liverpool in 2011

Chelsea previously held the deal after stumping up £50m for Fernando Torres from Liverpool in 2011

HOW IT ALL TURNED SOUR FOR RAHEEM STERLING AT LIVERPOOL

February 2010

Liverpool beat off competition from Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal to sign 15-year-old Sterling from Queens Park Rangers for an initial fee of around £500,000.

February 2011

Sterling scored five goals in Liverpool's 9-0 win over Southend in an FA Youth Cup.

March 2012

At the age of 17 years and 107 days, Sterling made his senior debut by coming on as a substitute in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat by Wigan. Then manager Kenny Dalglish brough the teenager on for Dirk Kuyt with six minutes to go.

October 2012

Sterling scored his first competitive goal for Liverpool at senior level against Reading at Anfield. His 29th-minute strike earned Brendan Rodgers' side a 1-0 victory.

April 2014

After nearly a full season of playing time for the first team, Sterling became a key part of Liverpool's title charge and scored three big goals in this month. First, he left Vincent Kompany and Joe Hart for dead in a 3-2 win over Manchester City at Anfield and was then the difference a week later in a 3-2 win over Norwich.

June 2014

Sterling was one of few positives to emerge for England from a disappointing World Cup campaign. The Liverpool forward played in all three group games in Brazil.

August 2014

Sterling picked up where he left off from the previous season by scoring two goals in three games - one in a 2-1 win over Southampon at Anfield and the other at White Hart Lane in a 3-0 victory.

October 2014

After a busy start to the season with Liverpool, Sterling claimed he was 'too tired' to play for England. He played 45 minutes against San Marino before being substituted and came off the bench for the final half hour against Estonia a few days later.

January 2015

Sterling was given a mid-season break by Liverpool manager Rodgers to prevent him from burnout after a lot of playing time in the first half of the campaign and a World Cup the summer before. Sterling went on holiday to Jamaica and missed two matches during his time away.

April 2015

In an interview with the BBC, Sterling revealed he rejected a new Liverpool contract. The teenager also added that he wanted to win things and his decision was not about money.

In response, Rodgers said in a press conference that Sterling would not be going anywhere.

May 2015

Sterling tells Rodgers he wants to leave Liverpool despite there being one more game left in the season.

Sterling is booed by the away fans during Liverpool's 6-1 defeat at Stoke on the final day of the season.  

Sterling's agent claims Sterling will not sign a new contract with the club, who respond by canceling a scheduled meeting with star and his representative. 

June 2015

Sterling is booed by home fans during England's friendly with the Republic of Ireland. 

Liverpool reject two bids - the second worth £40m - for Sterling from Man City.  

July 2015

Sterling returns to pre-season training but tells Rodgers he doesn't want to go on the club's tour.

Liverpool accept third offer of £49m for Sterling ahead of a medical and agreeing personal terms

 

 

 

 

 

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