Arsenal target sends message to Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal and drops transfer hint

JAVIER HERNANDEZ bears no grudge towards Louis van Gaal over his Manchester United exit.

 

Javier Hernandez has been in excellent form for Bayer Leverkusen

 

The Mexican striker found himself out of favour under United boss Van Gaal last season and was eventually sold to Bayer Leverkusen for £8million.

He has scored 19 goals this campaign, while United forwards Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial have scored 17 between them. 

But Hernandez believes Van Gaal’s behaviour was “nothing personal”.

 

“It's part of the game, only 11 players can start. It was nothing personal but every coach has his own plan,” he told German newspaper Bild.

“When people criticise Van Gaal, that's their opinion. I'm pleased that people think I could have stayed there longer. I had four great years in Manchester, I was champion twice.”

Hernandez’s form has led to speculation of a move to Arsenal, which was dismissed by Bayer’s director of football Rudi Voller. 

 

Hernandez added: “In this sport, it doesn't matter if you sign for 10, 12 years or if you extend by one season every year. 

“Everything can change after six months. 

“I’m happy to be at this great club. My goal is now to play a very good second half of the season.”