Mourinho was close to signing the midfielder in his first spell as Chelsea manager in 2005 before Gerrard chose to stay at Anfield.
Mourinho: "I love his [Gerrard] quote that he would never score a goal against Liverpool. I love these words." - Dig at Lampard.. Mourinho on Gerrard chant: "A couple of times it’s good fun but to go and go and go.....we don’t need that Read More