Source: Daily_Mail
Jose Mourinho lines up Steven Gerrard: Mario Balotelli could head from Inter Milan to Liverpool
On a night when Liverpool's hopes of Europa League glory were dented by a 2-1 defeat at Benfica, they received more unwelcome news after reports in Italy linked Inter Milan with a summer move for Steven Gerrard.[LNB]But the proposed £28million deal will not be straightforward.[LNB] Inspirational: Steven Gerrard scores against Sunderland[LNB]Rift: Mourinho and Balotelli[LNB]Gerrard, though 30 in May, is determined to win the Premier League withLiverpool and will wait until the summer before making any decision onhis future.[LNB]Jose Mourinho's future as Inter coach is also far from certain and that could influence any deal. But the Italian championswant a big-name midfielder and are understood to be willing to sellunsettled striker Mario Balotelli to help fund a bid for Gerrard.[LNB]Meanwhile, Albert Riera has confirmed his proposed move to Spartak Moscow has stalled and insists he is happy at Liverpool.[LNB]The Spanish winger said: 'Negotiations with Spartak Moscow arestalled, my intention is to decide my future in the summer. [LNB]'I want tocontinue my career at Liverpool because it is one of the best clubs inthe world.[LNB]'The feeling is spectacular, we have a great stadium and I feel verygood at Liverpool. I speak with Fernando Torres and (Jose) Reina andagree on the greatness of Liverpool.'[LNB]Liverpool will be hopeful Spartak can revive their offer with the transfer window open in Russia until April 8.[LNB] Benfica 2 Liverpool 1: Reds pay the penalty after Babel sent off Riera in Liverpool U-turn with move to Spartak Moscow on brink of collapseLIVERPOOL FC
