Who will Liverpool sacrifice to keep Javier Mascherano at Anfield?

Rafael Benitez seems to have a bit of a selection problem on his hands. In central midfield he has Momo Sissoko, Steven Gerrard,  Xabi Alonso, Javier Mascherano, and now Lucas Leiva.

'Mascherano has clearly stated that he wants to stay with Liverpool, but his future lies in the hands of MSI'

Mascherano, as we all know, is on loan from MSI. To make the deal permanent, Rafa has to fork out (or generate) around £17m. It is rumoured that Rafa may even have to sell Sissoko and Peter Crouch to raise the required funds. Mascherano has clearly stated that he wants to stay with Liverpool, but his future lies in the hands of MSI.

If at all possible, I would love for both Mascherano and Sissoko to stay. Tthey are young (23 and 22 respectively), and very talented. Sissoko doesn't get enough credit for his performances. He needs to work on his passing a little, though. He is young and has time to grow. Mascherano on the other hand is the epitome of a defensive midfielder. He will only improve. Benitez has stated that he would like to keep the two players. Sissoko, though, is growing frusterated at his limited chances of playing at Anfield.

If it really came down to the wire, between Sissoko and Mascherano, I would have to choose Sissoko. On top form, Sissoko is a great player, full of energy and strength.  He was signed from Valencia for £5m. Mascherano, in my opinion, is not a £17m player.