The Sun says the Americans expect to finalise a £350million package with the Royal Bank of Scotland and US bank Wachovia today.

And part of that cash will go towards a long-term deal to keep Argie ace Mascherano - and stop AC Milan and Juventus trying to tempt him.

MSI are willing to take the money in instalments and now the refinancing - which involves a debt of £105m being set against the club - will see the Yanks back the deal.