Reports emanating from Spain suggest that Real Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is gainaina traction.

Spanish newspaper Marca believes that new Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is on the verge of making Gerrard one of his players with a recent head line reading 'Gerrard, very close to Real Madrid'.

The England international has been close to leaving Anfield in the past but has always stuck by the Reds but after a frustrating season and some run-ins with boss Rafael Benitez, it seems as though the door is open this time around.