raheem sterling wants to be known as ` a kid that loves to play football '
the england star has rejected a new deal and put off talks until the summer .
sterling has two years left to run on his existing £ 35,000-a-week contract .
he says he would have signed a new deal at this point last season .
sterling admits it is ` quite flattering ' to be linked with a move to arsenal .
liverpool are infuriated that sterling gave interview in the first place .
some feel he and his representatives are pushing for summer departure .
read : sportsmail answers five questions on sterling 's future .