Mascherano eyes Reds deal
11 Oct 2007 - 08:03:12
Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is hoping to secure a long-term stay at Anfield, with his 18-month loan deal due to run out at the end of the current campaign.
The 23-year-old Argentina international struggled to make his mark at West Ham, but has been a key performer for the Reds since his arrival in January.
He told The Sun: "I'm very happy here. I feel settled and would like to play at the new stadium.
"I love playing for Liverpool and if the manager wants to keep me, then I'd definitely stay for a long time.
"Liverpool are one of the world's biggest teams. They've got history, tradition, success and great fans.
"I know if I want to play I need to work really hard. We have good players in every position so no-one has the right to start every match.
"Rafa Benitez has always used rotation, so why would he stop it when it has brought him so much success?"