Fergie Eyes Masc Man
Sir Alex Ferguson is in talks with Argentina World Cup star Javier
Mascherano. Fergie believes he has finally found the man to replace
Roy Keane and Mascherano's agents arrived last night to discuss a
move to Manchester United. The defensive midfielder is valued at
£25million by Corinthians, but United are expected to make the
Brazilian club an opening offer of £16m. Mascherano, who was in
outstanding form for his country in Germany, looked to be on the
way to Real Madrid for £25m until the Spaniards pulled out
following elections for a new club president - opening the door for
United. The investment company behind Corinthians bought Mascherano
from River Plate for £10m two years ago and the key to the move is
how much profit they want from his sale. United are prepared to dig
deep for Mascherano, described by Diego Maradona as "a monster of a
player and destined for great things".
Alan Nixon and John Cross, Daily Mirror
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