The future of Javier Mascherano has taken another twist after Chinese side Hebei Fortune claimed they were unaware of links with the Barcelona star.
There’s been huge speculation in recent weeks that Mascherano will quit the club in January, as he wants regular playing time ahead of the World Cup next summer.
Hebei Fortune are the club who have been said to have offered a lucrative contract to Mascherano, and Barca have reportedly agreed to let him go.
However, a spokesperson for the club has responded to the speculation and claimed not to know about the latest reports.