Still looking to welcome his first signing Reuben Amorim time, Manchester United they have reportedly set their sights on an in-form winger who has a release clause of just £17m.
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The Red Devils at least eased the pressure on their new manager last time they broke through in the league Premier League earning a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, even though they could have taken all three points at Anfield for the first time since 2015.
With the January transfer window now open, however, their performance won’t dominate the headlines for long, especially given Marcus Rashford’s search for a new club.
Freed from Amorim’s side after the win over Manchester City, Rashford admitted he is ready for a new challenge and reports have been focusing on his future ever since. Although United have struggled at times, he has remained an outcast at his boyhood club.
Meanwhile, as one extremist heads for the exit door, another may arrive. According to reports in Spain, Manchester United have now set their sights on Yeremay Hernandez triggering his €20m release clause at Deportivo La Coruna.
A graduate of Real Madrid’s academy, Hernandez has enjoyed life in Spain’s second division this month and all signs point to a player ready to step up to the top flight – whether in the Premier League or elsewhere.
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Whether Manchester United will push and beat the likes of Newcastle and others to his signature remains to be seen.
Hernandez is an unexpected choice
If Manchester United are looking to replace Rashford, signing a winger from Spain’s second division would certainly be an interesting option – and he will need to see him perform well from the get-go if they are to win over the fans.
While his ilk Bryan Mbeumo would steal bigger headlines, the Red Devils have often gone the route of buying proven stars and quickly come to regret their choice. So welcoming an unexpected rising star may well be the way forward at a £17m price tag.
Scoring seven goals and another three assists in all competitions for Deportivo so far this season, Hernandez has been an unquestionably first-class player going through life a step below his true quality.
Actually, the “fancy” extrem has been highlighted for his potential in recent months by Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout.
Furthermore, should Manchester United miss out on European football in the current campaign, they will have to assess whether they will be able to welcome those of Mbeumo’s calibre. Currently 13th in the Premier League and struggling to welcome Amorim’s top targets, those at Old Trafford had no choice but to think outside the box.
As the January transfer window continues, it will be one of the most interesting teams to watch.
