Liverpool legend and former goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar believes the club should part ways sooner than later with want-away winger Raheem Sterling.

The 57-year-old says Sterling has 'shot himself in the foot' with his contract wrangling and feels the Reds should offload him this summer.

He told Perform: "I think Brendan Rodgers has actually played this very, very well.

"For me, I think Sterling has shot himself in the foot. Yes he can play in Europe at City but he's not going to find it easier playing for City than at Liverpool.

"Having looked at all the trials and tribulations the youngster has caused Liverpool, it's best to get rid of him."

"He's shown himself not to be a team player with Liverpool. He wants to go somewhere else, so let him go.

"With the money for him, we've already acquired a player [Firmino] in a similar position for half his price who scores more goals."