Javier Mascherano in the market
With the summer transfer is in its final month, clubs have started to fill the gaps in their teams. On the other hand, players have also started to show their interest in different clubs, in order to snatch a deal in the last moments. Many players have been given a green signal from their respective clubs to get themselves a deal before the transfer season ends. Therefore, Javier Mascherano, the defensive midfielder of Argentina and Liverpool FC, has shown his willingness of leaving his club.
This year, Inter Milan showed great interest in signing Mascherano, but they do not have the required money to finance such a move. Therefore, Inter Milan has reportedly backed off from their apparent interest, as they have already declared that they would have to sell someone in order to generate the necessary funds. Therefore, the negotiations are in doldrums due to which Mascherano has to look at other options.
Mascherano is keen to get a transfer, before the deadline, because he has been given a green signal by his club. Although, he is an asset for Liverpool, but apparently Mascherano has decided to go on his way with the consent of his manager. Therefore, the Argentinean did not renew his contract this summer, due to which he has only one year left on his current contract. Also, in order to replace the defensive midfielder, Liverpool has signed Christian Poulsen from Juventus.
Last year, Barcelona showed a great deal of interest in signing Mascherano. However, his club did not let this deal materialize, due to which he had to stay at Anfield for another year. However, this year it will be easy to sign the player, as he has only one year left on the contract. If Liverpool does not sell this player, they will have to let go of him on free transfer, next season, which will be a great loss to a club already under dark clouds, financially. Due to this particular reason, Mascherano will be available at his market price, as well.
Therefore, Mascherano’s manager has spoken to the media showing his interest in a deal with Barcelona. He also explained that the player will be available at nearly half the price of Fabregas’ price. Also, as Barcelona had shown interest in the past, so it was a strategy to inform the Catalans that the player is available, without any obstacle.
Barcelona might not have required the player last year, but now they are in dire need to sign a new defensive midfielder. Yaya Toure has left Camp Nou, which has left a vacuum to fill. Although, Sergio Busquets is present in the team, but there is no one to replace the youngster in case of some emergency. Rafael Marquez has also left, who could have covered the position as well. Therefore, it is extremely important that Peo Guardiola thinks about filling the gap, which could prove fatal in their next season.
Barcelona plays a more attacking, 4-3-3, formation with only one defensive midfielder and two attacking midfielders. Accordingly, a lot of work is required of the defensive midfielder, as he has to give cover to defence as well. In the present situation, Sergio Busquets does not seem to be a good choice, which makes Mascherano a necessity for the Catalans. The Argentinean is an excellent player with very strong defensive capability. He is instrumental in breaking the play in the midfield, while he is also great in passing the ball around. Attackingly he has proven himself to be better than any other defensive midfielder.
There are other players, including Marcos Senna, who are interested in a move to Barcelona, because they are aware of a big gap in the team. There is no doubt that Guardiola will try to get hold of some player, before the deadline, but it will be better if he signs Mascherano. This will definitely improve their chances in the next season.
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