Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has emerged as a shock target for rivals Liverpool, according to reports.
Brendan Rodgers is desperate to add another striker to his Reds squad and has seen top target Carlos Bacca choose AC Milan.
Speculation on Sunday suggested that the Colombian marksman will swap Sevilla for the San Siro in a £21.3m deal.
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Rodgers has now been forced to look elsewhere for the goalscorer that he craves, and may have found a solution just up the road.
Spanish newspaper AS claims that Liverpool are ready to compete with Inter Milan and Juventus for the signature of Hernandez, who is out of contract at Old Trafford in 2016 and free to leave this summer.
Chicharito spent last season on loan at Real Madrid, but the La Liga giants opted not to buy him on a permanent basis after a return of nine goals in 33 appearances.
The Mexican poacher, 27, has found the net 59 times in 154 games for United despite never being a first-team regular.
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