Gerrard transfer saga

Skysports.com looks at the transfer saga involving Steven Gerrard.

Chelsea and Real Madrid are both keen on signing the England star and Chelsea have had one bid turned down the England international.

Skysports.com looks back at how the transfer saga has developed since last year when Chelsea first registered their interest in the player.

June 23 2004

Chelsea make their interest in Gerrard known with Jose Mourinho looking to bring him to Stamford Bridge.

June 28 2004

Gerrard moves to end speculation about his future by appearing at a hastily arranged press conference to pledge his future to Liverpool despite the interest from Chelsea.

December 19 2004

Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez voices his opinion that Gerrard will stay at the club despite all the speculation over his future.

March 26 2005

Gerrard hits out at the fresh rumours regarding his Anfield future insisting he has no plans to leave at the end of the season.

May 25 2005

Triumphant Gerrard indicates that he is ready to stay at Liverpool and talk about a new deal after the club's memorable UEFA Champions League win over Milan.

June 24 2005

Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry remains calm about Gerrard's future despite a delay in talks over a new deal.

July 4 2005

Fresh doubts are raised over Gerrard's future with both Real Madrid and Chelsea watching his contract situation closely.

July 4 2005

Rafa Benitez declares that he wants to keep Gerrard at the club in a bid to assure fans over their inspirational skipper.

July 5 2005

Gerrard tells the club he wants to Liverpool paving the way for a possible move to either Chelsea or Real Madrid.