Javier Mascherano pulled out of Liverpool squad as Barcelona make 12m move

Published: 23 Aug 2010 - 17:17:47

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Javier Mascherano pulled out of Liverpool squad as Barcelona make 12m move

Javier Mascherano is missing from Liverpool's squad to face Manchester City tonight after Barcelona made their move to sign him. The Spanish giants are believed to have offered £12million plus former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb. Follow Man City v Liverpool live tonight here On the move? Mascherano is not in the squad for tonight's game against City The Argentina captain is desperate to quit Anfield after theirfailure to qualify for the Champions League last season and he isexcited by the chance to move to Spain. Mascherano has not been included in the match day squad to face City at Eastlands. His absence is not believed to be down to the injury that kept him out of Tuesday's Europa League victory over Trabzonspor. Offer: Barcelona have made a £12million bid for the Argentina international Roy Hodgson wants to keep him at Liverpool as they attempt to seal a return to the top four in this campaign. But the latest developments suggest Mascherano is almost certain to have played his last game in the famous shirt. Follow Man City v Liverpool live tonight here Liverpool striker Kuyt stays, but Mascherano could head to BarcelonaJ'accuse! Reds boss Hodgson doesn't give foreign kids a go, says MavingaLIVERPOOL FC