Manchester United reject Javier Hernandez set for shock move to rivals Chelsea

Bayern Leverkusen striker Javier Hernandez has been linked with a shock transfer to Chelsea

CHELSEA are plotting a shock move for Manchester United reject Javier Hernandez, according to reports.

 

The Blues are in pursuit of a proven goal-scorer, with Diego Costa struggling to recapture his form of last season, Radamel Falcao out of touch, and Loic Remy misfiring for Jose Mourinho's side this season

United boss Louis van Gaal allowed the Mexican international to leave Old Trafford and join Bayern Leverkusen this summer, after sending him out on loan to Real Madrid for all of last season.

However, the 27-year-old could be on his way back to the Premier League to help Chelsea resolve their goal drought and reignite their title defence after a disastrous start to the season. 

Hernandez has scored 12 goals in 19 games for club and country this season and would cost Chelsea around £8.5million if Leverkusen decide to sell the striker.

 

Since leaving United the Mexican has rediscovered his best form for the German outfit scoring six goals in his last seven appearances, and seems to be a man on a mission to prove Van Gaal he was wrong to discard him at Old Trafford. 

A move back to England, therefore, could be an intriguing proposition for the striker they call 'Chicarito'.