Mascherano Drops Barce Hint After Rejecting Pool Extension
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Javier Mascherano Drops Barcelona Hint After Rejecting Liverpool Contract Extension
Barcelona receive news that Mascherano is looking for a move after rejecting a contract extension at Anfield.
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."
