Man United keen on signing Raheem Sterling if Man City UCL ban is upheld: Report

Premier League giants Man United are plotting a surprise move for Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling if ir Champions League ban is upheld. Pep Guardiola's side were handed a two-season Champions League ban after y were found to have violated  Financial Fair Play rules in February this year. 

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Man City UCL ban: Man United keeping tab on Raheem Sterling

Man City will appeal against UCL ban at Court of Arbitration for Sport soon, as Premier League side feel that punishment is excessive. Man City chiefs fear a mass departure of club players if two-year UCL ban is upheld. According to Independent, Man United are keeping a close tab on issue and would look to swoop in to sign Raheem Sterling, in case of favourable circumstances. 

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Man City UCL ban: Probability of Raheem Sterling to Man United is very low

Amid Man United transfer news, within a few days of Man City UCL ban anuncement, Raheem Sterling posed with a Real Madrid shirt for a Spanish media publication. Back n, SunSport reported that Real Madrid had prepared a £180 million ($225 million) to land forward to Spanish capital. Meanwhile, Independent's report suggests that possibility of Sterling's move to city rivals is very unlikely. However, Man United would still attempt to sign England international if he is available in transfer market.

Man City UCL ban: Raheem Sterling linked with Real Madrid

Raheem Sterling's nt Aidy Ward spoke on his client's future sometimes back, stating that winger looked forward to continuing at Etihad. He claimed that Sterling was solely focused on Man City, while also asserting that his client will t be distracted by transfer talks. In February, Sterling was asked about his possible switch to Real Madrid. 25-year-old had n claimed that he was happy at Etihad. 

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Man City UCL ban: Raheem Sterling heaps praise on Real Madrid

Raheem Sterling asserted that Real Madrid were one of European heavyweights, emphasising importance of club's white shirt and glory associated with it. However, he has a contract with Man City and he is bound by it, said England international. He has been in exceptional form for Guardiola this season, having netted 20 goals across all competitions, while also bagging seven assists. 

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