Inter want Reds star and other transfer gossip

Inter Milan, managed by charismatic Jose Mourinho, are keeping a close eye on Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. According to reports, the Italian giants are hoping Gerrard may want a move if the Reds fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. They are prepared to pay £40m for the inspirational midfielder. Elsewhere, Chelsea are lining up a £4m bid for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey as a replacement for Didier Drogba, who will be absent for four weeks at the Africa Cup of Nations; Manchester City are chasing former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira; Blackburn are keen to sign former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen; and Hull City are plotting an ambitious £1.5m swoop for American striker Freddy Adu, who plays for Benfica.