Liverpool FC News: Steven Gerrard Hopes Raheem Sterling Will Sign A New Deal

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is hoping that up-and-coming star Raheem Sterling could sign a new deal with the Merseyside outfit.

The 20-year-old England international still has two years left in his current contract. A new deal will not only extend his commitment to Anfield, but as well as reportedly raise his buy-out clause to £60million, which is supposed to be a preemptive measure to assure that giants like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona will not just whimsically snatch the attacking talent away from them.

"I hope he signs a new contract at the club because I think this club is perfect for him, certainly for the next few years," said Gerrard.

"He's going to play most weeks, the fans love him here.

"He can progress here and become a top, top player here so I hope the people around him give him the right advice because he should stay here.

"Raheem's got the potential to be top drawer for sure. He's got to keep learning, he's got to keep wanting it."

Sterling has gone on to be the next promising big thing in Europe after flourishing under Brendan Rodgers' system in the late stretch of the 2013-14 campaign, where Liverpool finished as runners-up.

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