Former Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano could be on the move back to River Plate.

The Argentine left Barca in January for Hebei Fortune China - signing a deal to 2020. However, there is a break clause for 2019.

A return to River could happen, with negotiations already underway.

Contact between Mascherano and River officials has kicked off, says Sport, and he is attracted to the move.

The defender, 33, will play for Argentina at the World Cup this summer before potentially leaving for River after the tournament.