Rafa hopes for Masch signing

Juventus are the latest team to express an interest in signing Mascherano when his loan deal with Liverpool expires, but Rafa Benitez is still confident of securing a permanent transfer for the Argentinian.

"We know Juventus and other top sides are interested in him but we have the option. Javier is happy here and wants to stay. We will do our best to keep him here," he said.