Irons monitoring United’s Hernandez “very closely”
Despite being linked with a number of possible loan signings, boss Slaven Bilic loves the Manchester United youngster and wants to bring him to Upton Park.
It’s being rumoured that we have offered United around £11.9 million for the player, although a top level source told ClaretandHugh a few minutes ago: “That’s not true, but we are very keen indeed and he remains the No 1 target.
“We very much want to bring him to Upton Park, but our understanding is that Manchester United will only sell if they can bring in two strikers.”
The Hammers are likely to go as high as £14 million for the Mexican if the correct scenario develops, exceeding – by about £5 million – the funds they have available in the transfer kitty.
The two Davids usually dig into their own pockets during the transfer window, and it’s our understanding they will happily do so again if there is a realistic prospect of luring Hernandez to east London.