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Steven Gerrard would RUIN legendary status with Liverpool fans if he joined local rival
LIVERPOOL fans would never forgive Steven Gerrard if he joined a local rival, according to Reds legend Jamie Carragher.
Gerrard has been linked with a move to the MLS as well as Manchester City.
The 34-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season, and the club are yet to open talks over a new deal.
The Daily Star reported yesterday that Liverpool want Gerrard to take a 50% pay cut in order for him to finish his career at Anfield.
And Carragher thinks Gerrard would burn his bridges with the Anfield faithful if he switched to a Premier League rival.
I don't think Steven Gerrard would move to another [English] club
"No, I don't think they would [forgive him], but I don't think Steven Gerrard would move to another [English] club," Carragher told Sky Sports.
"He's a local lad. If he moved on I think it would be abroad, maybe the States or Europe.
"I think they will get it all sorted out in the next couple of weeks."
Gerrard has racked up almost 700 appearances for the Reds.