Manchester City have opened talks with forward Raheem Sterling about a new long-term contract.

Sterling, 24, signed a deal in November 2018 that runs to 2023 but City are keen to secure his future.

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It is understood any new contract would see him become one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League.

He won the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award last season has been praised for his public stance on racism in society.

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Source: bbc.com