Busquets would welcome Mascherano competition

Barcelona midfielder Sergi Busquets insists he would welcome the addition of Javier Mascherano to the treble-winners squad this summer, even though it could spell bad news for his own hopes of securing a starting berth.

Barca have been closely linked with a move for Liverpool’s Mascherano as coach Pep Guardiola looks to add reinforcements to his all-conquering squad.