text: Arsenal are having reservations over their interest in Raheem Sterling following the Liverpool forward's turbulent few weeks. The Gunners are keen on the Reds forward, who is stalling on a new £100,000-per-week contract at Anfield. But it is understood the 20-year-old's tempestuous fortnight has not gone unnoticed by members of the Emirates Stadium hierarchy. Arsenal may pull out of the running to sign Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling following recent events . Brendan Rodgers has backed his wayward star but contract stand-off has created tension at Liverpool . Sterling's decision to hold his now infamous BBC interview without Liverpool's permission is said to have surprised those at north London. Likewise, the fact he has been caught smoking shisha and inhaling nitrous oxide has not gone down well at Arsenal. And the FA Cup holders are now having second thoughts over their interest in the England international fearing similar scenarios could tarnish the club's reputation. Arsene Wenger has condemned the likes of Jack Wilshere and Wojciech Szczesny over smoking incidents . England and Arsenal midfielder Wilshere (right) was involved in a smoking controversy back in February . It remains to be seen whether Arsene Wenger, who has been outspoken in his views against smoking, presses ahead with his interest in Sterling this summer. Arsenal are unlikely to be the only club in the race to land Sterling if Liverpool fail to resolve the current contract impasse. Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea are monitoring Sterling's contract talks closely. Last week Real Madrid chief Zinedine Zidane admitted the Spanish giants were scouting the Liverpool star, while Bayern Munich are also interested. Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane has revealed his side are keen on signing England international Sterling .
target: Arsenal have shown an interest in Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling .
  However Sterling's recent behaviour has troubled Arsenal's hierarchy .
  Sterling has been caught smoking shisha and inhaling nitrous oxide .
  Man City, Man United and Chelsea are monitoring Sterling's situation .
  READ: Real Madrid ARE keen on signing Sterling, says Zinedine Zidane .
  READ: Sterling pictured AGAIN with shisha pipe... this time with Jordan Ibe .