Liverpool Prepared To Sell Mascherano To Barcelona At The Right Price - Report

The Reds appear to have conceded that Masche wants a move, but they are determined to get their full value...

Barcelona are ready to bid for Javier Mascherano, having been told by that they would consider sale at the right place.

The Blaugrana have been chasing Mascherano for some time, but Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez had been adamant in his refusal to let the player go. However, according to El Mundo Deportivo, he appears to have conceded that Mascherano has his heart set on a move to the Camp Nou, and is willing to sanction a sale...[source]

• Valdano: Real Madrid Don’t

  Need David Villa Now That We Have Benzema

The ‘White House’ director-general has officially ruled out signing ‘El Guaje’ now that they have landed Benzema.

Real Madrid dropped out of the chase to sign David Villa a few weeks ago after Valencia decided that they would not put their star striker up for sale.

Los Blancos quickly turned their attention to Karim Benzema and now that they have reached an agreement with Lyon for the young Frenchman, Jorge Valdano has reiterated that ‘El Guaje’ is no longer a target for them, even though the club's administration is still hoping to inject more Spanish flavour into the team...[source]

• No Negotiations With Barcelona For David Villa - Valencia President

The president is not surprised by all the interest around David Villa and also David Silva...

Valencia president Manuel Llorente has stated that there are no ongoing negotiations and there have not been any, with Barcelona for David Villa.

The forward, who was on the verge of joining Real Madrid earlier in the summer, has been rumoured to be keen on a move to the Camp Nou....[source]