Rumour: Southampton want Javier Hernandez as part of Luke Shaw deal

Javier Hernandez wasn’t happy at his lack of playing time at Old Trafford

Southampton are keen to include striker Javier Hernandez in the proposed deal that will see highly rated full-back Luke Shaw join Manchester United this summer, report the Daily Star.

The St. Mary’s outfit are desperate to cling onto their prize assets following an impressive eighth place Premier League finish last season , but will now struggle to do so following the departure of manager Mauricio Pochettino to Tottenham Hotspur.

Following Rickie Lambert’s decision to join Liverpool in a £4 million deal earlier this week, the Saints are on the look out for a replacement forward to bolster their front line and have earmarked the Mexican international as a potential target.

With Shaw seemingly destined to join Old Trafford with the teenager unlikely to turn down such a glorious opportunity at such a young age, Southampton could use the significant amount of leverage they hold in the deal to their advantage.

Renowned for his pace and clinical finishing, Hernandez grew frustrated during David Moyes’ tenure at United and although the Scot has now departed, his first team opportunities are unlikely to be boosted following the arrival of Louis van Gaal.

The Dutchman is widely expected to utilise Robin van Persie as his first choice forward, which will leave Chicharito set for another frustrating spell on the bench.

The 26-year-old has attracted interest from a number of European clubs, including Valencia and Internazionale but with his desperation for first team football and United’s willingness to offset the purchase of Shaw, Hernandez could now be set for the South Coast.