Liverpool's Javier Mascherano a £23 million target for Juventus

09 October 2009 09:54
According to a report in the Mirror, the Argentine, who possesses an Italian passport, has become disillusioned with the Merseyside club since the summer departure of Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid. [LNB]Along with his former team mate, Mascherano was the topic of transfer speculation earlier this year with Barcelona eager for him to move to the Nou Camp, but at the time Rafael Benitez said he would not part with any of his big-name players. [LNB] Related ArticlesLiverpool's George Gillett in fresh Prince talksBenítez has support of Liverpool co-ownersRafa Benitez to get £12m in transfer fundsMichael Owen: United are biggest club in worldGerrard: Liverpool will fight for titleSport on televisionAt the time, Mascherano's agent claimed his client was keen to move clubs having "grown tired of England", and following his under-par start to the season, Juventus's interest may well prove enough to lure the 25-year-old away. [LNB]It is not the first time Juventus have expressed an interest in Mascherano having tried to sign him from West Ham three years ago before he finally settled on his move to Liverpool. [LNB]EmailPrint .at15t_email {display:none !important;}Share|tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/liverpool/6279856/Liverpools-Javier-Mascherano-a-23-million-target-for-Juventus.html';tweetmeme_style = 'compact';tweetmeme_source = 'TelegraphNews';Email|Printhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/liverpool/6279856/Liverpools-Javier-Mascherano-a-23-million-target-for-Juventus.htmlTelegraphNews Liverpool 

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