Report: Real Madrid to launch Raheem Sterling bid

Real Madrid are ready to launch a bid to sign Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling, according to a report.

The European champions have been tracking the 19-year-old's progress at the Reds for the past season and also at the World Cup with England.

Carlo Ancelotti's side are now prepared to test Liverpool's resolve with a bid in the region of £25m to land Sterling this summer as fears continue to grow over Cristiano Ronaldo's persistent knee injury, reports The Mirror.

The 19-year-old scored nine goals in 33 appearances for Liverpool last season and also played in all three of England's World Cup matches.