DESCHAMPS admits MASCHERANO interest
Juventus coach Didier Deschamps has admitted his interest in West Ham United midfielder Javier Mascherano.
The Argentina international has failed to hold down a place in the Hammers’ midfield despite an impressive showing in the World Cup, and the Serie B giants could be ready to offer him a way out of Upton Park in January.
"He’s a great player, exactly the sort we need," commented Deschamps. "But that is not to say that we have already agreed a deal."
While any move in January would be clouded by FIFA’s regulation stipulating that no player can play for more than two clubs within a 12 month period after July 1, it is thought the Italian and Argentinian FA could make an exception.
London-based investment company MSI currently hold the transfer rights to the player.
