Barcelona’s Javier Mascherano is wary of a ‘quality Roma side’ ahead of their Champions League clash on Wednesday.

The Argentina international also believes that ‘it’s hard to play in Italy’ because ‘it’s not easy to score’.

The two teams meet at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday evening, with kick off at 19:45 UK time.

"We're really up for returning to the Champions League, a competition that's very special for us,” Mascherano told UEFA.com

Javier Mascherano shuts down the option of a transfer to Roma, Juventus or Milan: 'My bond is with Barcelona'.

The midfielder was accosted to several Serie A clubs after his intermediary Gustavo Mascardi hinted at the possibility of a move.

However the player himself appears not to be contemplating the option, as reported by Sport.es.

Javier Mascherano’s Italian intermediary has given another interview, claiming Juventus, Roma, Milan and Inter want the Barcelona man.

Today’s edition of Tuttosport leads on an interview with Gustavo Mascardi, who claims to be an intermediary for the Argentinian, and that he wants a move to Serie A.

“I was instructed [to act as an intermediary] by one of his agents, [Walter] Tamer, as well as the player,” Mascardi explained, speaking to LaRoma24.

Javier Mascherano ‘would like an experience with a big Italian club’, his intermediary on the peninsula reveals.

The Barcelona midfielder, who has also been deployed in the centre of defence, has been linked with Juventus, despite having a contract until 2018.

Now Tuttosport is running an interview with Gustavo Mascardi, claimed to be the Argentine’s intermediary in Italy, who says the 31-year-old would like to move to Serie A.

“Mascherano would like an experience with a big Italian club,” Mascardi told the newspaper.

Juventus are reportedly lining up a move for Barcelona’s Javier Mascherano after Sami Khedira sustained an injury. 

Tuttosport have written today that the Argentina international wants to finish his career in Italy after having spells in the Premier League and La Liga.

The newspaper believes that the Old Lady have lined up the versatile 31-year-old after midfielder Khedira sustained an injury that could keep him sidelined for up to two months.

Jose Mauri says he’s ‘very happy’ after completing a transfer to Milan this afternoon.

The 19-year-old was a free agent following the collapse of Parma, and officially completed his move to the Rossoneri today.

“I feel very good,” Mauri told Milan Channel.

“I’m very happy and eager to play. There’s definitely some satisfaction, although it’s not complete, because I’m only wearing a training top.

Javier Mascherano says Barcelona made 'mistakes' against Juventus but won't dwell on them now.

The Blaugrana's Champions League victory in the final against the Old Lady has been greeted with enthusiasm by other players of the Catalan club, and the 30-year-old is no exception.

“Tonight I feel a participant in the history of this great club and that makes me very proud,” said Mascherano after the game, as reported on UEFA's website.

Barcelona’s Javier Mascherano warns Juventus are ‘not a traditional Italian team’ ahead of the Champions League final.

The Bianconeri are in the final of the competition for the first time in 12 years, and will take on the Catalan side in Berlin on Saturday.

“They have that Italian competitive edge,” Mascherano told UEFA’s official website.

“It is always difficult to overcome that because they are very, very competitive. They are very tactical.

Javier Mascherano warns his Barcelona teammates that Carlos Tevez loves big games like the Champions League final.

The midfielder will face off against his compatriot on Saturday in Berlin, and speaks highly of his international teammate.

“He’s terrific, he’s one of the best players I’ve ever played with,” Mascherano told reporters at a Press conference on the club’s media day.

“He has a fierce will to win. When you play against him you have to be very careful, he really likes these kind of games.”

Javier Mascherano claims that Napoli Coach Rafael Benitez wanted to bring him to Serie A - but no offer ever materialised.

The Barcelona midfielder worked with Benitez when the two were at Liverpool, and the Argentinian has told a Spanish radio station that the tactician wanted to reunite in the summer.