Gerrard set to quit after Reds row with Rafa

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is reported to be on the brink of leaving the club. The 25-year-old England midfielder is said to have had a training-ground row with manager Rafael Benitez, opening up the possibility of a big-money move to Chelsea or Real Madrid.

It follows widespread reports claiming Gerrard feels he is being forced out of the club because Reds chief executive Rick Parry has failed to open contract negotiations as quickly as he hoped.