Mascherano Wants Out of Liverpool

Argentina captain Javier Mascherano returned to Liverpool training yesterday and announced his desire to leave  Anfield  after 3 years at the club.

Mascherano, who has made 138 appearances for the Red’s since signing from West Ham in 2007, is desperate to join former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez at Italian club Inter Milan. Mascherano had a close relationship with before the Spaniard swapped Anfield for the San Siro in June.

New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has said although the Argentine midfielder wants a move away from Anfield, he expects Mascherano to honour his remaining two years contract with the club until such time as the club agree a fee for the player.

Inter are said to be ready to offer midfielder Sulley Muntari as part of the deal to sign Mascherano, however Liverpool look set to decline the offer and instead look to sign West Ham midfielder Scott Parker instead.