Sterling is causing a stink to try to get out of Anfield. Players that have succeeded in this previously…
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1) Dimitar Berbatov
A player who soured his reputation with Tottenham fans towards the end of his time at White Hart Lane, Dimitar Berbatov successfully forced the club to accept a bid for him to join Manchester United in 2008.
2) Samir Nasri
A player who made himself extremely unpopular with Arsenal fans, Samir Nasri tried to leave the club as soon as he found form, eventually forcing a move to Manchester City.
3) Gareth Bale
Refusing to play for Spurs towards the end of his time with the club, Gareth Bale eventually gave the club no choice but to let him move to Real Madrid in a big-money move.
4) Cesc Fabregas
Having tried for some time to leave Arsenal, Cesc Fabregas eventually convinced the Gunners to let him rejoin boyhood club Barcelona in the summer of 2011.
5) Cristiano Ronaldo
Another player who made it clear he had ambitions to leave at some point, Manchester United managed to keep Cristiano Ronaldo until the end of 2008/09, though he informed them of his desire to join Real Madrid the year before.
6) Robin van Persie
When he posted a message on his website explaining his decision to quit Arsenal, Robin van Persie gave the Gunners little negotiating power as he ended up joining rivals Manchester United in a hugely controversial move.
7) Emmanuel Adebayor
Yet another Arsenal player who forced his way out of the Emirates Stadium, Emmanuel Adebayor flirted with other clubs for some time before eventually being allowed to sign for Manchester City.
8) William Gallas
Threatening to score an own goal if he stayed at Chelsea, William Gallas ended up convincing the Blues to sell him as part of the deal with Arsenal involving Ashley Cole.
