Spanish daily “Sport” claims that FC Barcelona are returning into race for signing Liverpool`s defensive midfielder, Javier Mascherano.

Transfer talks will undoubtedly be complicated as Rafael Benitez is reluctant to sell the Argentinian international. The key to the transfer could be Xabi Alonso, who is looking to stay after Real Madrid cooled off their interest in Spanish midfielder.

English “Daily Mirror” reports that FC Barcelona would be prepared to offer up to 30 million euros. With Mascherano being anxious to move and Liverpool in need of funds, the deal could go through in coming weeks should Barca manage to break the final obstacle in Rafa Benitez.