Mascherano: I will understand if Bravo joins Man City

The Argentina international does not know whether the goalkeeper will move to the Etihad Stadium but sees the reasons why a transfer would be attractiveBarcelona star Javier Mascherano has indicated that he would “understand” if Claudio Bravo leaves the club to join Manchester City.And when asked about the move in a media conference, Mascherano said that he was unsure whether the speculation was true, but wished his team-mate well should a move come off.“We don’t know anything, honestly. We don’t know if it’s true or a lie,” the Argentine said.“I hope he stays, but obviously I will understand it [if he goes].”Any possible signing could spell the end of Joe Hart’s reign at the Etihad Stadium, with the England international forced to spend extended spells on the bench.