Ambitious Manchester City aim to beat Liverpool in the race for fourth-place in the Premier League, and then raid the Anfield outfit for their two greatest assets - captain Steven Gerrard and Spain international Fernando Torres - according to a report in News of the World.
The two sides face each other at City of Manchester Stadium today, Sunday, yet the Reds could leapfrog City should they leave Eastlands with maximum points. However, Roberto Mancini's side would still have a game in hand advantage.
Media reports have this week indicated that Liverpool's finances remain in an unhealthy state, and in the event that Rafael Benitez fails to deliver Champions League football next season, a £140 million bid could be tempting for the club in order to solve their fiscal deficiencies.
Gerrard has almost been wooed in the past. In 2005 he was allegedly close to signing for Chelsea. Torres, meanwhile, may look to the wages available at Manchester City, and be lured by the prospect of being offered a wage in excess of the £140,000 per week that Emmanuel Adebayor receives.
Torres currently pockets £95,000 per week at Liverpool.
The two sides face each other at City of Manchester Stadium today, Sunday, yet the Reds could leapfrog City should they leave Eastlands with maximum points. However, Roberto Mancini's side would still have a game in hand advantage.
Media reports have this week indicated that Liverpool's finances remain in an unhealthy state, and in the event that Rafael Benitez fails to deliver Champions League football next season, a £140 million bid could be tempting for the club in order to solve their fiscal deficiencies.
Gerrard has almost been wooed in the past. In 2005 he was allegedly close to signing for Chelsea. Torres, meanwhile, may look to the wages available at Manchester City, and be lured by the prospect of being offered a wage in excess of the £140,000 per week that Emmanuel Adebayor receives.
Torres currently pockets £95,000 per week at Liverpool.
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