New Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez is eyeing a move for Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling. The Mail on Sunday says Real Madrid will not match Manchester City's £30million bid for Sterling but will attempt to convince Liverpool that they would be better off selling the winger to them rather than to a Premier League rival.

New Real boss Rafa Benitez is a known admirer after signing a 15-year-old Sterling for Liverpool five years ago.

England star Sterling is refusing to sign a new contract at Liverpool and City are ready to bid £25m with £5m additional clauses.

Sterling's potential sale could help Liverpool boost their limited budget.