Chinese clubs are lining up Barcelona andArgentina defenderJavier Mascherano as their next big money transfer. AlthoughMascherano himself has previously statedthathe wants to end his career with boyhood clubRiver Plate, a move to China may provejust too big to turn down.
Futbolhave reported a £50m move for the ex-Liverpool man would be impossible for Barcelonato reject and despite the playersquashing interest in the summer by signing a three-year-deal, interest has reignited and a bumper pay-day could be around the corner for Mascherano.
Mascherano isn't getting any younger and withnew signing Samuel Umtiti trying toovertake him in the pecking order, it means game time could beminimal for the Argentine.
However,he knows thatLuis Enrique will give him game time and, as a consequence,will be in no rush to leave the Nou Camp.
The Chinese Super League has been notorious for it's big money transfers over the past year or so, withHulk, Aleix Texieira and Jackson Martinez all signing for clubs in China, despite strong interest from Premier League sides.
Money invariably talks, but whetherMascherano willuse his heart and retire with River Plate or earn his last big payday in China, only time will tell for thisex-Hammer.