Benitez reveals Mascherano turned down unnamed club

RAFAEL BENITEZ revealed Argentina captain Javier Mascherano has turned down an approach by an unnamed club for his services.

The Liverpool boss is preparing his side for tomorrow’s crucial Barclay’s Premier League clash with Newcastle at Anfield aware that the 25-year-old’s position at the club has been undermined.

Mascherano is only 15 months into a four-year contract, but Benitez yesterday held talks with him following the midfielder’s own claims that he was unsure about his own future on Merseyside.