Which clubs will be queueing up to try and sign Steven Gerrard?
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has revealed that he will join another club next summer – if he’s not offered a new deal.
“I won’t be retiring this summer. I will play beyond this season,” he told journalists from the Daily Mail.
His quotes will have clubs all over the world rushing to prepare an offer for the Reds skipper, for the prestige and potential commercial value as much as his on-field impact.
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7) Napoli
Rafael Benitez would relish the chance to link up with his old captain, and with his Napoli side struggling in the league at the moment, he could do with the leadership that Gerrard would bring to the side.
6) Real Madrid
The Spanish giants love a prestige signing, and Gerrard would fit the bill perfectly as as big name. He’s unlikely to displace Luka Modric or Toni Kroos from the first team, but could still gets some minutes in the famous white shirt.
5) Chelsea
Chelsea came so close to Gerrard in 2005, and this could be their chance to finally get the scouse legend to Stamford Bridge before he retires. Jose Mourinho has always admitted to being a big fan of the Liverpool skipper.
4) Man City
Man City snapped up Frank Lampard in the summer, and it has worked out well for them so far. Their other central midfielders have disappointed, and their mental weakness in big games would be massively improved by the signing of someone with as much Champions League experience as Gerrard.
3) Inter Milan
Gerrard is likely to prefer a move abroad rather than risk having to play against Liverpool, and Inter Milan are possibly the only European team on this list who could guarantee him a first-team spot. They also have a history of playing older players, like club legend Javier Zanetti.
2) Juventus
Juventus’ signing of Andrea Pirlo proved to be a master-stroke, and they won’t hesitate to make a move for Gerrard in the same circumstances. The slower pace of Italy may suit an ageing midfielder.
1) Any MLS club
The MLS grows every year and they are always keen to add star names to the roster. The league has been reshuffled this year, with new teams like New York City FC looking for star signings.Bookies’ favourites: