Man City prepared to make Sterling, De Bruyne highest-paid PL stars with bumper new deals

Man City are reportedly prepared to make Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne highest-paid footballers in England. Both players are currently tied down to  Etihad until 2023 but  Cityzens are set to offer Sterling and De Bruyne bumper contract extensions. Reports claim that City are wary of Real Madrid's interest in Sterling and De Bruyne and refore, are preparing to offer duo lucrative deals to keep m in blue half of Manchester on a long-term deal.

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Raheem Sterling contract negotiations with Man City to be resolved soon

According to reports from 90min, Raheem Sterling and Man City have been holding talks of a contract extension for past 18 months. However, City are confident that English forward will sign a new deal with club soon, amid interest from LaLiga giants Real Madrid. It is believed that Sterling will be offered a whopping £400,000-a-week deal, which would be a substantial increase in pay from his current £300,000-a-week deal. This would also make Sterling highest-paid player in Premier League. 

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Sterling joined Man City from Liverpool back in summer of 2015 and has gone on to win two Premier League titles in blue half of Manchester. 25-year-old had previously contemplated a move abroad but City will try and use ir financial power to keep him at club. Sterling has already scored six goals in 10 appearances across all competitions for Man City this season.

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Kevin De Bruyne contract at Man City: Belgian midfielder also set to receive a bumper new deal 

report from 90min also states Man City are set to make Kevin De Bruyne a stunning £400,000-a-week deal, similar to Sterling. Both players are tied to club for three more seasons but reports claim that De Bruyne is happy to sign a new deal with City and commit his long-term future at club. Belgian midfielder, along with Sterling, is set to become highest-paid Premier League player if he opts to commit his future to Cityzens.

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De Bruyne has already registered four assists and scored one goal for Man City in all competitions this season. He is currently on a reported £290,000-a-week deal. In September, Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang topped list as highest-paid Premier League player by signing a deal with Gunners which sees him take home over £350,000 a week.

Sterling and De Bruyne initially sought assurances over a number of issues since ir contract talks first began. City's potential Champions League ban was main topic of discussion, but club officials mand to ease any fears after seeing charges being dropped. More so, duo has been left 'satisfied' with responses to questions over manr Pep Guardiola's future.

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