Inter Milan eye Gerrard capture

Inter Milan will make a new bid for Liverpool's Steven Gerrard once Jose Mourinho extends his Inter contract.

According to Il Corriere Dello Sport, Mourinho has been an admirer of the England midfielder's qualities ever since the Portuguese took charge at Chelsea.

It has been reported that Inter president Massimo Moratti wants to extend Mourinho's contract from 2012 to 2013 and increase his wages to €13m per year.

Once Mourinho signs on the dotted line, he will be given funds to strengthen the squad.

First on the list will be Gerrard, who was linked with the Serie A club last summer.

Gerrard has always insisted he will stay at Anfield but recent poor results and the financial turmoil at Liverpool could force him out of the club.