Manchester City have held initial discussions over a potential new contract for Raheem Sterling, which would make him the highest paid player at the club.
It's widely understood there has been contact between the Premier League champions and representatives of the England forward.
The club are believed to be relaxed about the situation, with 24-year-old Sterling having only signed his current deal, which runs until 2023, a year ago.
Sterling, who joined City from Liverpool in 2015, is now rated as one the world's best players due to his outstanding form in recent seasons.
He has begun the current campaign in outstanding fashion and had netted 18 times in 24 appearances for club and country.
Some newspapers are reporting that a new deal would take his earnings of £275k per week up to £450k, which would make him the highest paid player at the club.
That is currently Kevin de Bruyne, who is estimated to be earning £350k per week.
💷 Average weekly wage for an #EPL player: £45k
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🤑 Average weekly wage for an #MCFC player: £115k
🔝 Highest paid #MCFC player: Kevin De Bruyne (£350k)
😲💰 Raheem Sterling's new deal could reportedly take his £275k per week earnings to £450,000! pic.twitter.com/hY6APRfbMu
