Reports from Dailymail say that Arsenal are back in the race to sign Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez. Arsenal who are having a screamer of a start to the season was linked with the Mexican International earlier in the summer transfer window although nothing materialized.
The Gunners having tried to sign the likes of Higuain and Suarez ended up with French U-21 International Yaya Sanogo. However, their intention to land a striker was clearly revealed when they went for Chelsea’s Demba Ba on the final day of the transfer window, but Jose Mourinho blocked the move as din’t want to sell his striker to a rival club.
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez remains Wenger’s dream signing, but Hernandez is high on the list of alternatives. The Gunners have compiled an extensive dossier on the Mexico striker following numerous scouting missions.
Arsenal will try to sign a new striker in January, and a move for Hernandez is viewed as a realistic option by the north London club given the 25-year-old’s lack of game time at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
With only Giroud as a respectable forward in the line-up, the lack of depth in the striking department will haunt Wenger if Giroud is sidelined with an injury or even fatigue may take a toll on the striker after continuously staring in all the games. Wenger will have to use Bendtner or Podolski and walcott as make shift strikers if such a situation arises.
Hernandez, by all means will be a proper cover for Giroud and more than a cover, the Mexican is a goal poacher and the right ban to bring in from the bench when they are a goal down.
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