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Late Reds interest in Mascherano

Liverpool have made a late move for Juventus-bound midfielder Javier Mascherano, according to reports in Italy.

The unsettled Argentinian has failed to make his mark at West Ham and has been left out of the picture completely since Alan Curbishley's appointment as manager at Upton Park.

Although players are not technically not allowed to move twice in one season, it is understood that FIFA will grant permission to the South American because of his unhappy situation in East London.

Juve have long been leading the chase for Mascherano, with Didier Deschamps a confirmed admirer of the former Corinthians star, and have despatched a delegation to the English capital in a bid to thrash out a deal worth at least &euro7 million.

However, Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez is believed to be interested in the midfielder as well, although his preference is for a switch to Turin, despite the Bianconeri's Serie B status.

Source: http://www.eurosport.com

I can't see a move for Mascherano to Anfield will happen.