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Mascherano's Barca link grows

22 Jul 2009 - 09:29:45

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Javier Mascherano is keen to leave Liverpool and move to Spain, according to the Argentina international's agent.

The 25-year-old has been linked with Real Madrid and Barcelona this summer after growing 'tired of life in England'.

Mascherano has spent the last three years in the Premier League after initially joining West Ham United.

He featured in only seven matches for the Hammers before moving to Anfield in January 2007 and has gone on to be an integral part of Rafa Benitez's team, playing 90 matches for the Reds.

However, Mascherano's representative, Walter Tamer, was quoted by Infobae.com as saying: "Barcelona is the easiest deal to set up as Javier wants to go to Spain. He is tired of life in England.

"His wife has not been given a permanent visa. She has to go through an odyssey each time she wants to go.

"Liverpool refuse to sell, but this can be overcome with an extraordinary offer."