Arsenal line up January swoop for Uniteds Hernandez to ease striker worries By Sami Mokbel Arsenal’s scouting network has kicked into overdrive, with Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez emerging as a January target. The Gunners have discussed a shock move for the Mexican, as fears grow over Olivier Girouds workload. Arsene Wenger knows he is drastically short of striking options, with Giroud his only recognised centre-forward. Wanted: Arsenal are lining up a January bid for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez Wanted: Arsenal are lining up a January bid for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez Is that the way to Arsenal? Hernandez has found first-team football hard to come by at United Is that the way to Arsenal? Hernandez has found first-team football hard to come by at United Liverpool striker Luis Suarez remains Wengers 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-olds lack of game time at Old Trafford. Wenger - who is also interested in a loan switch for Juventus striker Fernando Llorente - is worried Giroud is approaching the red-zone and made a new striker a January priority. The France international has started all of Arsenals Premier League and Champions League games this season, raising concerns of burn-out. Thin: Arsenal are short of strikers and are looking to ease the pressure on Olivier Giroud Thin: Arsenal are short of strikers and are looking to ease the pressure on Olivier Giroud Meanwhile, Gunners scouts are keeping tabs on Monaco right-back Fabinho. The Brazilian, on loan from Rio Ave, has impressed in Ligue 1 this season, and his performances have alerted Arsenals French-based scout Giles Grimandi. Wenger has told his spies to identify a new right-back as doubts persist over Bacary Sagnas long-term future at the club. The France international has less than a year left to run on his contract and is stalling over signing an extension. Keeping tabs: Arsenal scouts are looking at Monaco right back Fabinho Keeping tabs: Arsenal scouts are looking at Monaco right back Fabinho Brazil wonderkids Boschilia and Nathan - who have scored 11 goals between them during the Under 17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates - are also interesting the Gunners. Chief scout Steve Rowley has made checks on the duo during the tournament, and scouts will continue to monitor their progress. Standard Liege striker Michy Batshuayi, is also on Arsenals radar. European-based scout Ty Gooden has made regular checks on the Belgium Under 21, who has scored eight goals in 14 games this season. Read more: dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2491375/Arsenal-line-Javier-Hernandez-transfer-Manchester-United-January-
Posted on: Fri, 08 Nov 2013 05:46:34 +0000
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