Inter Milan are determined to test Liverpool's resolve over midfield ace Steven Gerrard.

Italian sources say Inter are willing to offer £28 million to cash-strapped Liverpool for their captain.

Gerrard, though 30 in May, is determined to win the Premier League with Liverpool and will wait until the summer before making any decision on his future.

Jose Mourinho's future as Inter coach is also far from certain and that could influence any deal. But the Italian champions want a big-name midfielder and are understood to be willing to sell unsettled striker Mario Balotelli to help fund a bid for Gerrard.