Tag: Javier Mascherano

  • Mascherano calls for Barcelona to re-sign Man United target

    Mascherano calls for Barcelona to re-sign Man United target

    Embed from Getty Images Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano has admitted that he wants Manchester United target Dani Alves to stay at the Camp Nou. Brazilian defender Alves looks increasingly likely to leave the club this summer after rejecting a deal on Thursday, prompting speculation that he could be set to agree terms with either Man…

  • Neymar insists ‘no problem’ with tough tackling Mascherano

    Neymar insists ‘no problem’ with tough tackling Mascherano

    Neymar insists he and Javier Mascherano remain close friends, despite a fierce battle between the two in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Argentina on Saturday. Diego Tardelli stole the show with his brace in Saturday’s Gillette Superclasico de las Americas at the Bird’s Nest Stadium, giving new boss Dunga his third straight win. The contest saw…

  • Benitez in big-money raid for Spurs star Eriksen

    Benitez in big-money raid for Spurs star Eriksen

    Napoli are reportedly preparing a bid for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen. Italian source La Gazzetta dello Sport claims the Serie A outfit are ready to test the north London club’s resolve to hang on to a player who proved to be a hit in his first season in English football. After arriving from Dutch…

  • Atletico Madrid close in on Man United striker

    Atletico Madrid close in on Man United striker

    Football Express News understands that Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez. The Mexican striker has somewhat lost his place in the Man United starting eleven over recent seasons and has found playing time hard to come by, making just 24 league appearances last season with the majority…

  • Benitez eyes swap deal for Suarez

    Benitez eyes swap deal for Suarez

    Napoli are reportedly closing in on a swap deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez, which will see former West Ham United man Valon Behrami move in the opposite direction. Boss Rafael Benitez is stepping up his transfer activity after spending several weeks waiting to see if he could raid former club Liverpool for Lucas…

  • Neymar supporting Argentina in World Cup final

    Neymar supporting Argentina in World Cup final

    Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar has discussed who he wants to win the World Cup final, picking Argentina over Germany due to his friendship with Leo Messi and Javier Mascherano. The young forward joined Barcelona last summer and works alongside Messi and Mascherano at the club, so it is only natural that he wants the…

  • Arsenal legend urges Wenger to sign second Barca star

    Arsenal legend urges Wenger to sign second Barca star

    Arsenal icon Ian Wright has urged Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to bid for Barcelona star Javier Mascherano. The versatile ex-Liverpool man, who can operate at the heart of the defence or in the midfield engine room, was one of the best players on the pitch in Argentina’s World Cup semi-final win over Holland last night.…