Arsenal Close To Getting Hernandez

Arsenal are preparing to make a shock
January move for Manchester United's
Mexican star Javier Hernandez.
According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal officials
are worried the workload of the club's only
recognised striker, Olivier Giroud, could lead
to the France international breaking down at a
critical time of the season.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has tried to lure
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez in the past and
has toyed with the idea of making a loan move
for Juventus man Fernando Llorente.
The Gunners boss was also said to be
interested in Brazilian starlets Boschilla and
Nathan, who have starred for Brazil at the
under-17 World Cup.
But the big rumour is the move for
Hernandez, with Wenger confident he can
snare the 25-year-old with the promise of
greater first-team opportunities.
But the Old Trafford outfit have transfer plans
of their own, with The Sun reporting the Red
Devils face a fight for Benfica star Nemanja
Matic.
The 25-year-old Serbia international has
starred for the Portuguese giants since making
the switch from Chelsea in 2009.
But a move back to the Premier League could
be on the cards with United and Liverpool
expected to battle it out for the midfielder's
signature.
The Reds want Matic to add the strength they
have been missing since Xabi Alonso and Javier
Mascherano left for La Liga, while United
believe he could end the search for Paul
Scholes' replacement.
Finally at Anfield, Brendan Rodgers could set
the stage for a January rush with the Mirror
reporting that the Reds boss will let Raheem
Sterling head out on loan.
The 18-year-old has found his opportunities
dwindle under Rodgers, as the trident of
Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Jordan
Henderson have been preferred behind striker
Daniel Sturridge.
And with Sterling's football now reduced to
appearances with the club's youth team,
Rodgers will let him find some experience at
another Premier League club. But here is the
catch: Rodgers wants to strengthen before he
weakens.