Manchester United close in on young Mexican Hirving Lozano as family reveal ‘done deal’
Pachuca winger looks set to join Red Devils following the Olympics in Rio after father-in-law claims move is imminent
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HIRVING LOZANO is on his way to becoming the second Mexican to play for Manchester United after Javier Hernandez.
Well, according to the young Pachuca winger’s father-in-law he is.
The 20-year-old, who has played seven times for his country, including four appearances in last month's Copa America, appears set to join the Red Devils after the Olympics.
Lozano, nicknamed 'Chucky' in his homeland, will be part of the Mexican team hoping to defend their gold medal in Rio.
And his father-in-law told revealed: “Yes. It’s all done, just missing some details and after the Olympics, the deal will become official.”
He added Lozano had already contacted relatives living in London for information on how to open a bank account in the UK.
Pachuca vice-president Andres Fassi also confirmed that the Red Devils had been scouting Lozano and chief scout Jim Lawlor had been to watch Lozano, who scored 12 goals in 47 games last season.
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It was Lawlor who discovered Hernandez playing for Chivas Guadalajara six years ago before he moved to Old Trafford for £6million.
He said: "Already there is negotiations with that team? Yes. There is still nothing closed though."
Hernandez scored 59 goals from 157 appearances for United before then boss Louis van Gaal sold him to Bayer Leverkusen last year.
