The Raheem Sterling transfer saga has been roaring along with all the pace of a BBC period drama, but this summer's most protracted contract situation took an interesting twist Wednesday. According to numerous reports from sources, including Jamie Jackson of the Guardian, the 20-year-old did not show up for training at Melwood, citing illness. Furthermore, Andy Hunter of the Guardian is among those claiming Sterling does not want to be a part of Liverpool's pre-season tour of Asia...
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Predictably, the latest twist in the Sterling transfer tale has prompted plenty of mockery in the Twittersphere.