Source: Telegraph
Javier Mascherano to sign new Liverpool deal soon
Securing the Argentina captain and goalkeeper Jose Reina on extended deals have been a priority of manager Liverpool Rafael Benitez. [LNB]With Reina close to finally concluding the deal it appears Mascherano will not be far behind him. [LNB] Related ArticlesAlbert Riera eyes Russia moveBenítez warns Torres to stay focusedLiverpool to sell Riera to CSKAFernando Torres escapes further penaltyBenitez disputes penalty as Liverpool lose at Old TraffordBenítez accuses Valencia of diving to win penalty"The club are talking with my agents," said Mascherano, who was a reported target for Barcelona in the summer. [LNB]"I don't like to be involved in the contract meetings so I leave that to my agents and the people at the club. [LNB]"Liverpool know I want to stay. I don't think it will be difficult to arrive at a deal and we will see what happens in the next few weeks." [LNB]Benitez has always been confident the 25 year-old would extend his stay at Anfield despite speculation to the contrary and the player sees his future at Anfield. [LNB]"I have never said I was not happy at Liverpool. That was the press," said Mascherano, who has been one of the more consistent performers in a disappointing season - even when filling in as an emergency right-back on a couple of occasions. [LNB]"I am happy here and the only way I can show that is with my performances on the pitch. [LNB]"I always try to do everything I can to help my team-mates and manager. [LNB]"Sometimes I can do well and sometimes I can't, but I always look to give 100 per cent in training and in games." [LNB]
