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Chelsea transfer news: Liverpool target Javier Hernandez could leave Bayer Leverkusen due to crazy market

Mexican striker has been sensational in Germany and could be heading back to the Premier League if the price is right

Javier Hernandez could end up leaving Bayer Leverkusen this month

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CHELSEA and Liverpool have been given a huge transfer boost after Bayer Leverkusen admitted Javier Hernandez could leave due to the 'crazy' market.

The former Manchester United star – affectionately known as ‘Little Pea’ to fans – has been tipped for a Premier League return this month after taking less than 18 months to score 33 goals in Germany.

Javier Hernandez could end up leaving Bayer Leverkusen this month
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Javier Hernandez could end up leaving Bayer Leverkusen this monthCredit: AP:Associated Press

 

Mexico international Chicharito is believed to be a big-money target for leaders Chelsea, with the Blues said to be preparing a £34million deal.


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Hernandez, who was sold by United for just £7m, has also been attracting interest from Liverpool and Tottenham as both sides search for more firepower.

And although Leverkusen are keen to keep him in the Bundesliga, sporting director Rudi Voller accepts they’ll have no choice but to let the Mexican go if the offer is too good to turn down.

The Mexican is a big-money target for Chelsea
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The Mexican is a big-money target for ChelseaCredit: Usa Today Sports
Liverpool and Tottenham have also been linked with Chicharito
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Liverpool and Tottenham have also been linked with ChicharitoCredit: AP:Associated Press

He said: “We need a working Chicharito to achieve our goals. It is clear that there are pain thresholds in this crazy transfer market, however.

“But there is no approach at the moment.”


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Little Pea has been in top form since moving to Germany
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Little Pea has been in top form since moving to GermanyCredit: Getty Images
Hernandez was sold by Man Utd for just £7m
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Hernandez was sold by Man Utd for just £7mCredit: EPA

One man who wouldn’t have let United sell Hernandez is current boss Jose Mourinho, who claims he would have kept on a ton of stars at Old Trafford including Nemanja Vidic and reported target Patrice Evra.

Referring to the squad following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, Mourinho commented: “I wouldn’t mind to be at a club with great expectations, but to have Ryan Giggs and Chicharito, I think Vidic still in the team, Evra, I wouldn’t mind.”

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