Mascherano Deal really close

Javier Mascherano has now got closer than ever to signing up a permanent deal with LIverpool football club.The Argentine midfield player has been owned by media sports consotorium has been playing for Liverpool on loan.Manager Rafa Benitez has been very keen to sign him up on a permanent basis though he may cost Liverpool upto 18 million pounds on a permanent basis.A deal can be made here outside the transfer window as he does not belong to any other club and he is owned by a marketing company.Liverpool are very keen to get him because they have already lost Sissoko a similar type of player.