Real Madrid has been linked to a move for Raheem Sterling, but Carlo Ancelotti has denied that the club has interest in the 19-year-old Liverpool forward.

Ancelotti said: “Sterling is a player of great quality, certainly one of the best in Europe – but we already have extraordinary talent here.

“To think of another striker for the Real Madrid attack is really extremely difficult. It’s clear that Sterling is not in our plans,” he added.

Real Madrid plays Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday.