Various reports in Spain appear to be hinting that Barca are growing impatient at their lack of activity in the summer transfer period.

Following rumours yesterday that Spain’s treble champions are on the verge of signing Keirrison from Palmeiras, AS is now reporting that the Barcelona hierarchy are about to send off a fax, if they haven’t already done so, to Liverpool with an “irresistible offer” for Mascherano. It is believed that the offer could reach or even exceed €30 million.

The bid may instantly wipe out almost all off Barcelona’s transfer budget for this summer, but Barcelona are aware that if they successfully sign the Argentine national team captain, then bitter enemies Real Madrid would stand no chance of acquiring Xabi Alonso.

It is understood that Liverpool’s new managing director, Christian Purslow, has received strict orders not to sell both the team’s central midfielders, meaning it will be first come, first served between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

On the other hand, it could also be seen as a way for AS to push Real Madrid towards making an immediate offer for Alonso before the Catalan giants, or any other team, snap up Javier Mascherano.

Various reports in Spain appear to be hinting that Barca are growing impatient at their lack of activity in the summer transfer period.

Following rumours yesterday that Spain’s treble champions are on the verge of signing Keirrison from Palmeiras, AS is now reporting that the Barcelona hierarchy are about to send off a fax, if they haven’t already done so, to Liverpool with an “irresistible offer” for Mascherano. It is believed that the offer could reach or even exceed €30 million.

The bid may instantly wipe out almost all off Barcelona’s transfer budget for this summer, but Barcelona are aware that if they successfully sign the Argentine national team captain, then bitter enemies Real Madrid would stand no chance of acquiring Xabi Alonso.

It is understood that Liverpool’s new managing director, Christian Purslow, has received strict orders not to sell both the team’s central midfielders, meaning it will be first come, first served between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

On the other hand, it could also be seen as a way for AS to push Real Madrid towards making an immediate offer for Alonso before the Catalan giants, or any other team, snap up Javier Mascherano.