Agent urges Barcelona to make bid for Javier Mascherano

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The representative of Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has urged Barcelona to rekindle their interest in the unsettled Argentine.

Barcelona tried to sign him last summer, much to the delight of the 26-year-old, but met strong resistance from Liverpool.

But the Catalans remain interested in Mascherano, who informed new manager Roy Hodgson that he wants to leave Anfield last month, after failing to lure Arsenal captain Cesc Fàbregas back to the Camp Nou.

"The player would like to talk to Barça. After all, the sums requested are half of what they put on the table for Fábregas," agent Horacio Zandonadi told Com Radio.

"Mascherano has not renewed his contract and the club promised to release him if he requested a transfer.

"The situation is much easier than a year ago, when Barcelona already made an offer for Javier.

"Many clubs like Mascherano, as he is a great player at the highest level."

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