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.But the proposed £28million deal will not be straightforward. Inspirational: Steven Gerrard scores against SunderlandRift: Mourinho and BalotelliGerrard, though 30 in May, is determined to win the Premier League withLiverpool and will wait until the summer before making any decision onhis future.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.Meanwhile, Albert Riera has confirmed his proposed move to Spartak Moscow has stalled and insists he is happy at Liverpool.The Spanish winger said: 'Negotiations with Spartak Moscow arestalled, my intention is to decide my future in the summer. 'I want tocontinue my career at Liverpool because it is one of the best clubs inthe world.'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.'Liverpool will be hopeful Spartak can revive their offer with the transfer window open in Russia until April 8. 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

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