Midfield growler: Argentina skipper Mascherano is
wanted by his former boss
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has
a battle on his hands to keep Javier Mascherano at the club after
the midfielder's agent hinted he is keen on following Rafa Benitez
to Italy.
Benitez is in charge of Inter Milan and is known to want
Argentina skipper Mascherano.
The Spaniard placed a £50million price tag on the player's head
when Barcelona were interested last summer but will fancy his
chances of landing his top target for around half that.
Marco Piccioli, Mascherano's agent said: 'I know Javier and
Benitez have a great relationship. Sometimes that's not enough but
we will see. A deal can only happen towards the latter part of the
transfer market, that's my vision at least.'
New Reds manager Hodgson is already sweating over captain Steven
Gerrard and star striker Fernando Torres.
Real Madrid want Gerrard while Chelsea, Manchester City and
Barcelona have been linked with a move for Torres once the World
Cup is finished.
The big one: Torres has Sunday's World Cup final to
look forward to with Spain