That is as indicated by previous Kop star John Aldridge, who figures the megabucks contract is so much it would be impossible provide for the Anfield starlet.
England pro Sterling, 19, is ready to put pen to paper on the arrangement, drawn up by the Liverpool chain of importance to battle off enthusiasm from Chelsea and Real Madrid.
Keeping in mind Aldridge concurs the Merseysiders are right to secure the young winger, Aldridge believes the immense wages could turn the youths’ head.
“You can’t be giving out £100,000 per week to a teenager.
“You have to find a way to ensure you keep the fire in his belly.
“At his age he shouldn’t be thinking about new contracts and money.
“He should be concentrating on playing football and enjoying it.
“It’s a tricky one for the club because you need to get him tied down to a new deal and he deserves to be rewarded for the progress he has made over the past 18 months.
“It makes sense to come up with a contract which is heavily incentivised so that you can keep that motivation.
“The sooner that contract gets signed the better.”
Written by Steve Milne @SteveMilneNews
