Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insists there's no plans to sell Raheem Sterling. Sterling's agent, Aidy Ward, was adamant Sterling would not sign a new contract this week.

"Raheem has two years left and I expect him to see that two years through and continue to behave as immaculately as he has done," said Rodgers.

"The ownership have shown their strength in their time here.

"They took over a club a number of years ago that was in a really critical situation and they have done an incredible job to stabilise the club and point it in the right direction.

"At every opportunity when they have had to show that strength - whether it be with a player or other elements of the club - they have done that.

"In this situation they will show that power and strength again."

The rift between club and the player's representative has continued to grow since they rejected the offer of a £100,000-a-week back in January.

However, that does not mean bridges have been entirely burned and Rodgers insists Sterling's short-term future is not affected and remains optimistic about the longer-term prospects.

"I don't see Raheem unhappy. I am sure talks will take place over the course of the summer," he added ahead of Sunday's trip to Stoke for the final match of the season.

"We want to resolve the situation but it doesn't change my approach to him.

"There is no problem there. My relationship (with him) hasn't been affected at all.

"If he is fit, which he is, he will be available for selection."