Real set for Reds raid and other red-hot gossip

(09-01-2011) Real Madrid are looking to exploit the crisis at Liverpool by making a move for Steven Gerard. According to the Sunday Mirror, the Spanish giants are planning a £20m summer move. Real boss Jose Mourinho is long-time admirer of the midfielder and came close to signing the England star when he was at Chelsea. Elsewhere, Chelsea are ready to make a £20m move for Micah Richards - as the unsettled Manchester City defender demands talks with manager Roberto Mancini; Tottenham are to make a formal approach for Ajax and Uruguay star Luis Suarez after being told he is available for £17m; Fernando Torres is determined to leave Liverpool and has instructed his agent to find him another club as soon as possible; and Sunderland's chances of signing Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari have been hit after it emerged the player's wife would prefer a move to London.