Steven Gerrard reveals approach from Tottenham boss Pochettino

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has revealed Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino was interested in signing him this summer.

Gerrard left Anfield this summer to join the LA Galaxy in the MLS after 17 years at Anfield, but in his soon-to-be published autobiography 'My Story', which is being serialised in the Daily Mail, the 34-year-old said there were offers to stay in Europe.

"The first offer came from Besiktas, then managed by Slaven Bilic. Monaco were next. They came in strong. Paris Saint-Germain were also very keen. David Moyes called my agent a couple of times, to see whether I would be interested in playing for him at Real Sociedad."

"A few English clubs called but I wouldn't play against Liverpool. There was interest from Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. It was good to know he still rated me. 

"I was sure I could play in the Premier League for another year but there would not have been much of a buzz doing the same thing all over again with Tottenham.

"I was slightly interested in PSG and Monaco but how could I come back to Anfield if there was a European game?"

Gerrard said the 15-minute meeting to discuss a new contract at Liverpool told him everything he needed to know about his future at the club.

There was interest from Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. It was good to know he still rated me.

"Brendan Rodgers wanted me to stay, but the club's offer suggested 'it feels like it's time. Enjoy your last six months with us and then start afresh somewhere else'.

"The meeting to discuss a new deal lasted 15 minutes - a very short time to decide the conclusion to my Liverpool career after 27 years.

"It was pretty much a case of 'this is the offer'. It seemed as if I wanted them more than they wanted me."