Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has no doubts Javier Mascherano will sign a new deal.

Benitez held more talks with Mascherano's representatives last week.

He said: "I was speaking to Javier's agent on Thursday and he said he is really pleased with the club and he wants to stay.

"Mascherano has won the title in both Brazil and Argentina so he is used to playing at the very top, but the most important thing for him and any player is happiness. He can see that the club is going forward and as long as that is the case we are OK.