Mourinho Eyeing Gerrard

Last updated : 23 June 2004 By Rich Godden
Behind Lampard, Gerrard was recognised as the most accomplished midfielder in the Premiership last season, dragging Liverpool into the Champions League kicking and screaming!

And Mourinho has admitted that he would like the scouse star to be a part of his revolution at Chelsea. Jose said "If he comes, I'll welcome him with open arms. If he doesn't, I'll admire him anyway. I don't know the distance between the dream and reality."

The distance between dream and reality seems to be shortening by the day. Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon revealed: "Steven Gerrard is recognised as one of the best midfielders around and were it possible we would be extremely interested. It's great to see how Frank Lampard and Steven have played together and Steven certainly comes into the Lampard class."

And if the rumours about Wayne Rooney are true, scouse mania could be heading to West London! Make sure you lock your car...