Liverpool are planning to include an anti-Premier League clause in Raheem Sterling's new deal.
The Reds do not want to see Sterling turning out for a Premier League in the short-to-mid-term future.
The Mail on Sunday says the youngster, who cost £1million when he signed from QPR in 2010 - which now looks a steal - wants a buy-out clause inserted in case Real Madrid or Barcelona come calling.
Liverpool accept the clause as part of negotiations and a fee of £55m would represent a staggering profit on the player anyway.
But they are keen that the figure does not apply to other Premier League clubs to ensure Sterling does not end up at Chelsea or Manchester City.
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