Mourinho jokes about possible loan bid for Gerrard

Posted January 19, 2015 10:00 pm

The Associated Press

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has joked that he could try to sign Steven Gerrard on loan next season following the former England captain's departure from Liverpool.

Gerrard has agreed to sign for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy in the United States.

When asked if he would try to persuade Gerrard to stay in the Premier League, Mourinho tells the BBC on Tuesday: "Or perhaps to take him on loan?" - before breaking into laughter.

Mourinho, who tried to sign Gerrard in 2005, says "I'm not happy he leaves. I would love the Premier League to keep always the best players."

-"Or perhaps to take him on loan?

"I would love the Premier League to keep the best players and I believe he has the quality to play for more years."

Mourinho applauded Gerrard off the field when the midfielder was substituted in the 1-1 draw between Liverpool and Chelsea in the League Cup semifinal on Tuesday."Or perhaps to take him on loan?

"I would love the Premier League to keep the best players and I believe he has the quality to play for more years."

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is seen during the English League Cup semi-final first leg soccer match between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Tuesday Jan. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Jon Super) The Associated Press

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