Source: Telegraph
Liverpool hold 'positive talks' with Javier Mascherano over new contract at Anfield
Mascherano was heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer but Benitez insists the player is happy and negotiations are under way about extending his current deal. [LNB]"We were talking with him and his agent a month ago about our idea and his idea," Liverpool manager Benitez said. [LNB] Related ArticlesBenítez's reliance on stats conceals factsBlackburn Rovers 0 Liverpool 0Premier League tablePremier League action"He's doing really well and has come back to his best. We were really pleased to talk to him to make progress. [LNB]"We have plenty of time but we are happy with him and he is happier now, too. [LNB]"He has two more years on his contract; we were talking before and we will sit down sooner rather than later and talk about the future. [LNB]"The last conversations that we had were very positive." [LNB]Benitez is also hoping to tie up a new contract for goalkeeper Pepe Reina over the coming months. [LNB]"We are very happy with him," Benitez said. "He has been improving every single year and he will improve more because goalkeepers have more time in their career. [LNB]"He's always positive and he's one of the best in the training sessions because his attitude is always good. [LNB]"It depends on the agent and what the player wants but Pepe is very happy here in Liverpool so I don't see a big problem. [LNB]"The team-mates love him because he's a very good example." [LNB]
