Daniel Sturridge admits that he is desperate for Raheem Sterling to remain at Liverpool and feels that money is not entering into the winger's thoughts.
Sterling's long-term future with Liverpool is up in the air after he rejected a new contract worth £100,000 per week and vowed to put talks on hold until at least the summer.
The England international is clear that winning trophies is his main motivation, hinting that he needs to be convinced of Liverpool's ability to pick up silverware on a regular basis.
Sturridge, who is a close friend of Sterling both on and off the pitch, is keen for the youngster to stay put at Anfield and dismissed suggestions the winger just wants a large pay day.
"As long as he is playing regularly he will be happy", the striker was quoted as saying by the Press Association.
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"I don't think it is anything to do with anything other than that and I hope he will stay at the club."
Sterling and Sturridge were both on Liverpool duty earlier today to model the club's new kit for next season.
And Sturridge is crossing his fingers that he plays alongside Sterling in the new kit next term.
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