Raheem Sterling 'flattered' by Arsenal link

Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has admitted that it is flattering to be associated with a club of Arsenal's pedigree.

The England international has recently rejected a long-term deal on wages of around £100,000-a-week, and this has led to the speculation that he could leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Sterling has now revealed that he is proud to be linked with the Gunners, but will wait until the summer before assessing his options.

"Yeah definitely it's quite flattering [to be linked], but I try to just block everything out in my head and just keep playing football and doing well in my next game." He told BBC Sport.

"My next game is against Arsenal and I'll be trying to my best against them, I won't hide anything about that. I'm just happy to be playing football and want to do my best for Liverpool."

Sterling is in line to face Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.