http://www.caughtoffside.com/2011/02/08/manchester-united-linked-with-surprise-swoop-for-18m-barcelona-midfielder/
Manchester United are reportedly interested in mounting a
surprise swoop to sign Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano. The former Liverpool man has
failed to make an impact at the Nou Camp since his arrival at the
La Liga club in August and has been linked with a move away in the
summer. Sir Alex Ferguson is looking to bring in a defensive
midfielder and has set his sights on the Argentine international
captain.
Mascherano has barely featured in Pep Guardiola’s first eleven
as young Spanish international Sergio Busquets continues to impress
at the heart of the Barcelona midfield, this has led to the 26 year old
battler feeling frustrated on the bench, a situation the San
Lorenzo born star is not experienced in his career.
Ferguson has been linked with moves to bring a new defensive
force into the centre of his midfield, not least because Owen
Hargreaves seems no nearer to ending his injury woes. A move for
Mascherano may appear at first surprising given his previous stint
at Anfield, but his proven record at Premier League level will
greatly interest the Old Trafford boss.
Barcelona paid £22m to sign the former West Ham, River Plate and
Corinthians man but will reportedly accept offers of around £18m so
that they can re-invest funds to either pay off debt or to bring in
new additions to beef up Guardiola’s squad.
hmmm.. good buy??