Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano is on the verge of finalising a permanent deal with Liverpool.

The 23-year-old, whose contract is owned by the Media Sports Investments consortium, moved to Anfield on loan from West Ham just over a year ago.

Mascherano can sign for Liverpool outside the transfer window because he does not belong to another club.

'Maybe this week or next week we will be able to say everything's finished'.

Labels: Mascherano, signings