Real Madrid coach Garcia Remon delighted with Mascherano talk

Real Madrid coach Mariano Garcia Remon has hinted he is delighted that the club are close to securing River Plate midfielder Javier Mascherano.

"The club is the one that must decide this," he told AS. "I work with what I have, but it is clear that in the summer they tried to sign Vieira."

"Therefore, I believe that they think that they must continue down this road. Madrid cannot be quiet, we always must improve the group."

On whether Michael Owen or Fernando Morientes should play in attack, the Real coach added: "They can be compatible and can play together."