Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has admitted that he could leave Anfield at the end of the season is subject of interest from Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Gerrard's who contract ends next June, hasn't been offered a new contract yet. With the free agent rule stating, the player could be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with any other club in January.
Gerrard was quoted saying:
"I won't be retiring this summer. I will play beyond this season. We will have to wait and see if that's at Liverpool or somewhere else. That's Liverpool's decision."
The above statement of Steven Gerrard led to Manchester City manager stating interest in signing the Liverpool captain.
Pellegrini told several national newspapers:
"I don't ever rate players on their age. It depends on the money they cost and the number of years they have (on their contract).
"But, like Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard is a top player and he can continue at a high level for a couple more years."
But Brendan Rodgers reiterated his intention to retain Gerrard:
"It's quite straightforward. I had a meeting with Steven's representative explaining the situation. I very much want him to be a part of what we are doing here.
"He's been a brilliant captain for me. I relayed that to the ownership. I'm sure he will go away with that and hopefully his representative will organize a deal.
"Steven is very much part of what I'm doing here. He's a unique player, a unique talent."
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