Source: Daily_Mail
Inter eye Gerrard while Barca track Torres as Liverpool brace for raid
Inter Milan are poised to exploit Liverpool's current upheaval by making a move for frustrated captain Steven Gerrard.[LNB]The Italian champions are desperate to improve their fortunes inEurope and have singled out Gerrard, who famously lifted the ChampionsLeague trophy in 2005, as the man for the job.[LNB]Inter manager Jose Mourinho came close to signing the Liverpoolcaptain during his trophy-laden reign at Chelsea. And it is believedthe Serie A club will bankroll a deal for Gerrard in the summer.[LNB] Inter target: Liverpool captain Gerrard is being chased by the Italian champions [LNB]Liverpool turned down a £40million bid from Inter at the end of lastseason but the club's purported money problems off the field could forcethem to accept a similar offer this time around. [LNB]And according to one of Italy's most experienced agents Claudio Pasqualin, the sensational proposal is a real possibility. [LNB] Former glories: Liverpool skipper Gerrard lifts the European Cup back in 2005[LNB]'Clubs are already working for the market in June,' he said. 'Inter areworking to sign Steven Gerrard given that Liverpool are in economicdifficulty.'[LNB]Keen admirer: Mourinho tried to sign Gerrard at Chelsea [LNB]Selling Gerrard would be a massive blow for Liverpool, who only onFriday morning, were urged by Barcelona target Fernando Torres to sign bigand keephold of their best players in order to challenge for major honours nextseason. [LNB]However, despite Pasqualin's claim that the 29-year-old Englandinternational could be set for Italy, Inter Milan's technical directorMarco Branca, believes Liverpool would not be prepared to sell theirtalismanic captain.[LNB]Speaking to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Branca said: 'It's very unlikely that Liverpool will sell Gerrard,' he said. [LNB]'He isthe symbol of the club and the player is emotionally linked to Liverpool.'[LNB] Liverpool star Fernando Torres issues owners with ultimatum: Buy big or we'll fail again!Rafa Benitez looks a broken man... just like his ragged Liverpool teamAndy Townsend: This bunch at Liverpool are just so mediocre!LIVERPOOL FC
