Former Manchester City striker Shaun Goater has backed Raheem Sterling to be a hit at the Etihad Stadium ahead of the Liverpool winger's proposed £49m move.
The 20-year-old England international is expected to join up with his new team-mates on their pre-season tour of Australia once he has completed a medical and been unveiled as a City player.
And Goater, who played for City between 1998 and 2003, told Sky Sports News HQ that Sterling is exactly the type of player City need.
"I'm very excited about it because not only is he a promising player, he's dynamic," he said. "He gets the ball with pace, he's able to go past two or three players.
"The one thing I'd like to see is him produce a few more goals. He's not been prolific from that point of view and when you send £49m you'd expect a good return of goals.
"The exciting thing is where he will fit in. We know he can play on the right side and will offer a lot of competition for Jesus Navas, but he can play on the left side and he can also play in the hole.
"So it brings much competition. I think he may end up on the left. We're excited because of the type of player he is. He gives real pace and with David Silva being able to slip him in I think he'll be a good fit for City.
"He is dynamic, he will get bums off seats. He's is electrifying. He will have his challenges in the Liverpool games, I'm sure they will give him a bit of stick, but I am certain he will produce the goods.
"I think he can produce 12 to 15 goals in City's team. He'll produce better because he's playing with better players."
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