Gerrard in tap-up investigation

Last updated : 15 March 2005 By Adam Bryant
The claims emerged during Ashley Cole's meeting with Premier League lawyer Nick Fitzpatrick yesterday, with suggestions that the Chelsea boss had met with the Arsenal defender and urged him to sign.

This is what Mourinho is claimed to have said: "We are looking to sign just two players this season. The first one we have secured is Steven Gerrard. The other is a left-back. You are the best left-back in the world and we want you."

It's not looking good for Liverpool who have vehemently denied rumours about Gerrard signing for Chelsea.