Chelsea make enquiry Hernandez
Manchester United have rejected an approach from Chelsea for Mexican striker Javier Hernandez.
In
stark contrast, Chelsea badly lack options up front after the departure
of Didier Drogba. Fernando Torres is the only true striker in Roberto
Di Matteo's squad, making the signing of a back-up forward for an
anticipated 4-2-3-1 formation essential. Their enquiry, however, was
quickly turned away by United.
Although
Chelsea did not put in an official cash offer, they are understood to
have felt that it was worth sounding out United given the wealth of
forwards they have following the signing of Robin van Persie
In
stark contrast, Chelsea badly lack options up front after the departure
of Didier Drogba. Fernando Torres is the only true striker in Roberto
Di Matteo's squad, making the signing of a back-up forward for an
anticipated 4-2-3-1 formation essential. Their enquiry, however, was
quickly turned away by United.
Chelsea's
approach was also prompted by the fact there had already been some
doubt about Hernandez's Old Trafford future given Van Persie's arrival
and the likelihood of less playing time, with Aston Villa recently
rumoured to be one potential destination. Alex Ferguson, however, made a
point of mentioning the Mexican's name when talking about his striking
options after the signing of Van Persie.
Ferguson
told reporters: "My situation now is I have the possibility that I can
play [Wayne] Rooney through, Van Persie through, Chicharito [Javier
Hernandez] through and I've got Danny Welbeck, who can play through...
we also have young Federico Macheda, who is only 20 years old and still
improving."
For
his part, Hernandez was quoted recently as saying "there are parts of
your life when you're going to have competition. Having that competition
in the team can be good. I will be ready when the manager wants me to
play." Certainly, it seems that the manager wants him to stay.
Chelsea
were in some way correct, though, as United are certainly prepared to
sell one of their strikers: Dimitar Berbatov. The Bulgarian was notably
not mentioned in Ferguson's press conference and the club have been
trying to find a buyer all summer. So far, though, no serious interest
has been forthcoming.
Chelsea make enquiry Hernandez
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