Barcelona are ready to test Liverpool's resolve over midfielder Javier Mascherano.
Sport says Barca sports chief Txiki Begiristain sees Mascherano as ideal cover for Seydou Keita and Yaya Toure, who will miss part of next season due to the African Nations Cup. Begiristain also intends to sell Eidur Gudjohnsen, who has filled in at midfield in recent months.
Mascherano is the man Barca want. Indeed, never has Barca's management been so united when discussing a transfer target.
The Argentina captain is aware of Barca's interest and is willing to wait for the European champs to make their push public.