Phil Brown’s Hull City survived by the skin of their teeth last season and the bookies don’t fancy their chances of staying up in 2009/10 – Simon Hopper analyses the relegation contenders.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano is earn to move to Spain as he has grown ‘tired of life in England’, according to his agent.

The Argentina international is reportedly a target for Barcelona, but the Argentinian remains a key part of Rafa Benitez’s plans at Anfield.

However, Mascherano’s representative, Walter Tamer, has claimed his client wants to move abroad.

Tamer is quoted by Infobae.com as saying: “Barcelona is the easiest deal to set up as Javier wants to go to Spain. He is tired of life in England.

“His wife has not been given a permanent visa. She has to go through an odyssey each time she wants to go.

“Liverpool refuse to sell, this can be overcome with an extraordinary offer.”

Phil Brown’s Hull City survived by the skin of their teeth last season and the bookies don’t fancy their chances of staying up in 2009/10 – Simon Hopper analyses the relegation contenders.

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