Mascherano ‘really close’ to Liverpool deal

MIDFIELDER Javier Mascherano claims he is now “really close” to finalising a permanent deal with Liverpool.

The Argentina international, who is owned by the Media Sports Investments consortium, has been on loan at Anfield for the past year.

Manager Rafael Benitez has long been keen to secure the influential player — who is expected to cost the club around £18million (€23.5m) — on a permanent basis.

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