Manchester United knock at Liverpool’s door as transfer saga takes shock new twist

Manchester United have launched a sensational bid to lure Raheem Sterling away from Liverpool.

United have made an enquiry to Liverpool about contract rebel Sterling who is determined to quit Anfield this summer.

Liverpool told United that Sterling, who has two years left on his current Reds deal, is not for sale.

United boss Louis van Gaal is prepared to disregard the bitter rivalry between the clubs to bid for Sterling.

No player has moved between the clubs since Phil Chisnall joined Liverpool from United in 1964.

But van Gaal is undeterred and is now hoping Sterling puts pressure on Liverpool from his end to make the deal happen.

Van Gaal wants to beat rivals Manchester City for the wantaway England winger and the Blues are preparing a £40million offer.

City believe Liverpool will be forced into selling Sterling this summer because the 20-year-old has made it clear he wants to leave.

Sterling and his agent Aidy Ward are expected to make this clear when they meet Brendan Rodgers and Ian Ayre tomorrow afternoon.

They will tell Liverpool that Sterling does not want to accept the club’s offer of a new deal.

United’s move could spark a biding war and Arsenal and Chelsea are monitoring developments.