According to Spanish and Italian sources, Juventus are in talks with Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano.
Catalan newspaper Sport claim that the Bianconeri and Mascherano have an in agreement in place while Sky Sports Italia are also reporting similar news.
The Sport UK website claims that Mascherano looked out of sorts following Barcelona’s Copa Del Rey victory, ‘alone, shut down, exactly the opposite of his team-mates who partied like it was their first time.’
Trusted Italian transfer journalist Gianluca Di Marzio reports in a similar vein that Juventus have met with Mascherano’s ‘entourage’ but as yet, there’s no contact with Barcelona. Allegri is an admirer of the player who is capable of playing in midfield and defence.
According to the report, Mascherano wants to leave Barca and is looking for a new experience. Juventus have contacted his agent directly who has confirmed the player’s availability for a move.
Sky Sports Italia suggest the transfer fee and a 3-year salary could set Juventus back somewhere in the region of €30m.
The 31-year-old has reportedly agreed a three-year deal, in principle, with Juve however Barcelona are apparently reluctant to see him go and will not sanction the transfer.
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