Sissoko: Gerrard Won't Leave

The Reds skipper was the subject of surprising transfer rumours this week, with Italian giants Inter Milan reportedly making a £25 million bid for his services.

However, Sissoko, who left Liverpool for Juventus in January, says he can't imagine any club managing to convince Gerrard to switch allegiances.

"Steven Gerrard for me s one of the best midfielders in the world," he said. "If Inter Milan want him it will be very difficult because he has been at Liverpool since he was young, he is one of the best players for Liverpool.

"We will see what happens in the next transfer window."

Though Sissoko was keen to credit Gerrard for his loyalty, the Mali midfielder insists that he does not regret his decision to leave Liverpool for Turin in the least.

"I am very happy to be at one of the best clubs in the world - Juventus," he said. "All the time I enjoy Juventus games and this is more important for me.

"I think when we see Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan, all these teams have very good players so I think next year the Champions League is going to be very hard," he added.

"I think in England the game is a high tempo and since coming to Italy I think the intensity of the game is less but tactically I think it is very difficult to play in Italy.

"I played in Spain, I play in Italy and I played in England. I can't say which one is the best, all three are very good championships."

Derek Wanner, Goal.com