Source: Daily_Mail
Barcelona to do battle with Chelsea in race for unhappy Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano
Reason to cheer: Liverpool's Javier Mascherano is on Barcelona's shopping list for this summer[LNB]Barcelona's proposed summer raid on the Premier League shows no signs of slowing after reports in Spain claim the Catalan giants will go head-to-head with Chelsea and renew their interest in Liverpool's Javier Mascherano.[LNB]The former European champions have already begun the process the luring Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas 'home', while Yaya Toure looks set to leave the club. [LNB]Barcelona reportedly bid in the region of £18million for Argentine Mascherano last season and have since seen their hand strengthened by delays on Liverpool's part in tying the player to a new deal.[LNB]Mascherano, whose current contract runs out in 2012, has grown tired of the wrangle between the club and his advisors and is anticipating an approach from elsewhere.[LNB]The holding midfielder has also been linked with a move to Italy with Inter Milan. [LNB]Mascherano played 47 games for Liverpool in the Premier League and European competition this season, scoring one goal, picking up 11 yellow cards and two red cards.[LNB]Should Mascherano join Barca, Toure, brother of Manchester City star Kolo, will almost certainly leave the Camp Nou. City, along with Arsenal are interested in securing his services. [LNB] Inter go head-to-head with Chelsea in race to sign Liverpool's MascheranoChelsea eye another Double as Blues eye Benayoun and Mascherano moveJavier Mascherano's future in doubt as Liverpool contract talks stallLIVERPOOL FC
