Publicly tracked by Barcelona in the summer transfer
window, Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has incited new
transfer talk after rejecting a contract extension with Premier
League side Liverpool as reported by Sky Sports.
After expressing interest during the summer to play for the
Blaugrana alongside countryman Lionel Messi, the price tag placed
on Mascherano proved to be too high for Barca's tastes.
But with the recent development in the midfielder's contract talks
with Liverpool, Barcelona sports daily SPORT seems convinced that
the scene is set for a move to the Camp Nou in the near
future.
The Argentine international still has 18 months left on his current
contract and was evasive when questioned about the transfer
rumours, simply saying: "I want to continue giving my best to help
the team recover it's form."
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