European: Mascherano creates interest

Talented River Plate starlet Javier Mascherano admits he is flattered by reported interest from Serie A.

The precocious 20-year-old has been attracting admiring glances from a host of the world's finest, with Chelsea amongst those reportedly monitoring the situation.

Recent press reports from South America have linked Mascherano with a move to Brazil, courtesy of free spending Corinthians, but the player seems more interested in a switch to Europe.