How can I sign a new deal when there’s no offer? Raheem in Kop contract row

RAHEEM STERLING is involved in a contract row with manager Brendan Rodgers.

The Liverpool whizkid is under pressure to sign a new deal — but insists he has NOT been offered one.

A source said: “How can Raheem hurry and sign when there isn’t anything to sign?”

Sterling, 18, and his camp are bewildered by Rodgers going public with calls for the England new-boy to commit his future to Anfield.

In two meetings so far, it is understood no formal offer has been made.

Despite being a regular starter for Liverpool and breaking into the senior England team, Sterling earns £2,500 per week.

He joined the club from QPR in February 2010 at the age of 15 and those are the terms of his first-ever deal.

No player can sign a long-term professional contract until they turn 18 – a landmark the winger will reach next Saturday.

Sterling is thought to be happy to stay at Liverpool after they have shown such faith in him.

The Reds are rumoured to be prepared to pay Blackpool’s Thomas Ince £25,000 per week to come to Anfield.

Sterling would expect to command at least that.

Rodgers said: “If I am Raheem I’d look to tie it up very quickly.

“This contract won’t be the biggest of his life. What he has shown just now is fantastic potential.”