Ferguson details Chicharito deal

Sir Alex Ferguson has detailed how they signed Javier Hernandez.

Chicharito is beginning to find the target again after a slow start to the season.

Ferguson recalled: "Our chief scout had a contact in Mexico who mentioned the lad's name, which was the first step.

"He got hold of some videos of Chivas's matches and showed me them. When we watched them we thought: 'This lad's got promise'. But you can't decide to sign someone just by watching them on a screen. So I sent my chief scout over to Mexico for a month, with a view to seeing what the player was like on and off the pitch. And that's how we discovered that his father and his grandfather had both played at World Cups and that the lad was on the verge of national-team selection.

"After all that, it was a pretty easy decision. We carried out all the necessary steps and managed to sign him before South Africa 2010, which was important as his value would have increased afterwards."

Giggs: Chicharito now making difference for Man Utd

 Ryan Giggs paid tribute to matchwinner Javier Hernandez after victory at Swansea City.

Giggs says the Reds have just the man for the job when goals are demanded from a drip-drip supply line.

He told MUTV: “When Chicharito’s on the pitch you know that if you put a ball in a certain area he’s going to be there. And more often than not he’s going to put it away.

"It was great for me to set up the goal, and for us to win in my first-ever league game in Wales."

Chicharito: Lack of long-range goals down to Man Utd tactics

Javier Hernandez has shrugged off his lack of long-range goals.

Chicharito is yet to score for United outside the opposition penalty area.

But he told manutd.com: "You never know! I think part of the reason I haven’t done that yet is because of the instructions I receive from Sir Alex. My job is to play very high, right on the last man. To be honest I don’t mind how I score goals – whether or not you score from one metre or from the halfway line, it counts the same. A goal is a goal."

Chicharito: Premier League has best defenders in world

 Javier Hernandez says the Premier League has the best defenders in the world.

Chicharito says the pace of English football means defenders have to be extra sharp.

He told manutd.com: "There are a lot of differences to the defenders in Mexico, but I think a lot of that is down to the style of play. I think you have to play differently in every position. The Premier League is quicker, it’s more physical, so you have to adapt.

"I would say defenders in England have to be a lot sharper, ready to make a tackle or a block in a split second. Because of that, I think some of the best defenders in the world play here – they have to, because the strikers are so good. But I can’t single out one defender over another as my toughest opponent. If I’m honest, I’ve never had an easy game in the Premier League."

Man Utd challenging Real Madrid, Barcelona for Latin America popularity

Javier Hernandez says Manchester United's profile is growing across Latin America.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are now being threatened by United thanks to Chicharito.

He told manutd.com: "I am definitely aware the interest has increased since I have been at Old Trafford [laughs]. I’m so thankful to my Mexican fans, though – I have only nice things to say about them and I’m very grateful for their support.

"But even before I signed, Manchester United was huge, definitely one of the biggest clubs. And it’s not only in South America. In the USA in pre-season, you could see how many people came to watch the team and look for autographs outside the hotel. I read something recently that said the club had something like 330 million fans in the world.

"That’s amazing. I’ve also seen some footage from when United went to Asia in 2009. The love that people have for this club is spread all over the world and it’s an honour to play here. If you say the words ‘Manchester United’ in any part of the world, people know who you’re talking about."

Chicharito: I'm not at Solskjaer level

 Javier Hernandez has played down comparisons with club legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Chicharito's impact from the bench has drawn comparisons with United legend Solskjaer, but Hernandez believes he is nowhere near the Norwegian's level yet.

He said: "He (Solskjaer) was a legend at this club, just an unbelievable player.

"When all the people made those comparisons, the only thing I can say is that I'm not even 10 per cent of Ole. He was incredible.

"To be honest, I don't like comparisons very much.

"Back in Mexico I was always being compared with my father, who was also a striker, and I never liked that.

"I think everybody is different and deserves to be judged on their own."

Chicharito: Head injury never serious

 Javier Hernandez says his preseason head injury was never concerned.

Hernandez missed the start of the current campaign after suffering a concussion during a pre-season training session in the United States.

The player spent time in hospital after the incident but was never concerned the condition was serious.

Hernandez said: "I just headed the ball on the wrong part of my head.

"It was a very strong cross, the ball moved in the air, and it hit me on the back of my head.

"I think all injuries - in football or in life - are scary and it's never nice to have bad headaches or be throwing up.

"But I knew I would be okay. This had happened twice before in Mexico, when I'd clashed heads with another player.

"So I knew what was happening to me, I knew the symptoms and knew I'd feel okay again."

Chicharito not fretting over lack of goals outside box

 Javier Hernandez is happy to score from any angle.

Chicharito has yet to net from outside the box for the Reds, sparking comparisons with another of the club's great penalty-box predators, Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Hernandez was asked whether he thinks he can bag a long-range goal this season during an exclusive interview with this month's Inside United.

"You never know!" he replied. "I think part of the reason I haven’t done that yet is because of the instructions I receive from Sir Alex.

"My job is play very high, right on the last man. To be honest, I don’t mind how I score goals – whether or not you score from one metre or from the halfway line, it counts the same. A goal is a goal."

Javier Hernandez signs new five-year contract with Manchester United

 Javier Hernandez has signed a new five-year contract at Old Trafford, which will see the Mexico international join the top earners at the club.

The 23-year-old bagged 20 goals in his debut Premier League season after arriving from Chivas Guadalajara last year and becomes the 13th player to sign an extension in the past 12 months at Old Trafford. 

The striker had been linked with a move to Real Madrid during the summer but Hernandez's agent maintains his client was likely to remain at United following a promising first term and will now receive a salary on a similar level to that of Nani and Wayne Rooney.

"We have renegotiated Javier's contract and he is now committed for five years with Manchester United," said Hernandez's agent, Eduardo Hernandez.

"The initial contract was good for Manchester and for Javier because it enabled them both to see if they could fit together and if he could achieve what was expected of him. Both sides have met their expectations and United were happy to reward Javier after his very good performances last season.

"I will not talk about numbers, but it is a five-year contract. It is a fixed salary with incentives based on the team's success in each of the different tournaments.

"Javier was not badly paid with his initial contract, but it was his first contract and, with respect, not comparable with the likes of Wayne Rooney and Nani. But today I can say that the contract has just been signed and everyone is satisfied.

"It was never likely that Javier would leave. Talks began some time ago and United came up with a very good offer and I have nothing but praise for the way they have recognised Javier's performances."

Ferdinand: I'd hate to have to mark Chicharito

Rio Ferdinand admits he'd hate to have to man-mark Javier Hernandez.

Ferdinand is already on record saying Chicharito's movement off the ball is the best he's seen.

He told manutd.com: "Yeah, for sure, because not a lot of strikers make the sorts of runs he does. It’s physically demanding – you have to be really fit to make those movements for 90 minutes.

"If I was a coach I’d be telling every young striker that he should take note of how Chicharito plays because that’s what you have to do if you want to be a top player. It will certainly give you a head start."

Real Madrid to offer Man Utd's Chicharito £150,000-a-week

Real Madrid are preparing a major offer for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez.

The Sun says Chicharito is a shock £30million target for Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants have put the Manchester United striker top of their wanted list.

But boss Alex Ferguson is desperate to keep the 23-year-old Mexican at Old Trafford.

United want him to sign a new five-year deal, tripling his wages from £25,000 to £75,000.

But Real would be prepared to double that again and pay a transfer fee which represents five times what United bought the striker for when they took him from Chivas for £6m just 18 months ago.

Man Utd agree to upgrade Chicharito deal to £80,000-a-week

Manchester United are ready to upgrade the contract of Javier Hernandez.

The Daily Star Sunday says Hernandez expects to agree a new five-year contract with Manchester United within a month.

His new deal will see his weekly pay rocket from £25,000 to £80,000.

Chicharito’s original contract still has three years to run – but United agreed in June to review that deal after his fantastic first season at the club.

Those talks were delayed due to United’s pre-season tour of the USA and the striker’s injury problems.

But that situation is set to be resolved with both sides keen to reach an agreement quickly.

Revealed: Chicharito was PSV reject

Javier Hernandez is a PSV Eindhoven reject, reveals Pachuca chief Hans Westerhof.

The veteran Dutch coach recommended Chicharito to PSV while in charge of Chivas.

"Just before the 2010 World Cup, I visited PSV and chatted with Carlos Salcido and Francisco Maza Rodriguez, then spoke with Fred Rutten and assistant Erik ten Hag," he told Voetbal International.

"I told them that if they needed a good striker, I could give them one, Javier Hernandez."

A few weeks later, United stepped in to sign Chicharito.

Redknapp: Movement of Chicharito best I have ever seen

Former Tottenham star Jamie Redknapp feels Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez is back to his best.

The Mexico international struck twice in United's 5-0 win at Bolton Wanderers.

Redknapp told the Daily Mail: "A lovely reminder to the Barclays Premier League just how good Javier Hernandez is. His first goal against Bolton came as a result of his wonderful movement - he has the best I have ever seen from a striker.

"Hernandez began his advance early, then checked back out, then went again. It bamboozled Gary Cahill, who is a very good defender. That was world class."

Meulensteen: Chicharito true blessing to work with

Coach Rene Meulensteen says Javier Hernandez is a joy to work with.

Chicharito is set to return to the starting XI with Danny Welbeck out of action due to a hamstring injury.

The Dutchman told Voetbal International: "Javier is truly a blessing to work with," he said. "In general, young footballers often have too much, too soon but Chicharito behaves perfectly. He is always smiling, is friendly, well-mannered and open to others.

"The boy had a good upbringing."

Highlights of Javier Hernandez' performance against Poland - including his goal

Chicharito wants to stay at Premier League champions for some while

Javier Hernandez has admitted that he hopes to be at Manchester United in 10 years' time.

The 23-year-old moved to Old Trafford last summer from Mexican club Guadalajara and became an instant hit in England, scoring 20 goals as the Red Devils won a record-breaking 19th Premier League title and reached the final of the Champions League.

That form saw him linked with a move to Real Madrid, but 'Chicharito' is not even thinking about leaving Manchester United.

Asked what his targets were, the Mexican told MUTV: "To improve, keep learning and to enjoy myself.

"Hopefully in 10 years I'll still be here and saying the same thing, because this life - playing for United - is a dream for me, and I just want to keep enjoying it and working hard."

The forward has yet to start a game for United this season after being given a prolonged rest over the summer after he led his nation to Concacaf Gold Cup glory, finishing as the competition's top scorer with seven goals.

England youngster Danny Welbeck has been given a chance to partner Wayne Rooney up top in the club's opening four games, while Tom Cleverley, Phil Jones and David de Gea have all impressed, and Hernandez revealed that the hunger of the side's younger players can push the team on.

"The younger players run a little more and want to show why they are in the team, and that can only be good for us," he continued.

"But it's great because there are other players here with lots of experience too."

Chicharito: Man Utd whizkids make me feel like old man!

Javier Hernandez admits Manchester United's kids are making feel old - at just 23 years of age!

In the 8-2 demolition of Arsenal last weekend, Sir Alex fielded David De Gea (20), Chris Smalling (21), Phil Jones (19), Tom Cleverley (21) and Danny Welbeck (20).

Chicharito told MUTV: "Many of our players are between 19 and 21 years of age, then me, [Jonny] Evans and Ando [Anderson] are 23 so we feel older!

"The younger players run a little more and want to show why they are in the team, and that can only be good for us.

"But it’s great because there are other players here with lots of experience too."

Chicharito: My head now is good

Javier Hernandez says he's fully recovered from his concussion suffered in preseason.

Sir Alex Ferguson has now raised the possibility of a reserve team outing against Swansea at Altrincham on Thursday and the 23-year-old believes he would be ready if the call came.

"My head is good," said Hernandez. "I feel better now.

"I have been training with the team for three or four days but I don't know when I will be back in the squad I always say they are the decisions for the manager. Only he can answer that.

"I just need to be fit and working."

Chicharito explains how concussion occurred

Javier Hernandez has explained how he suffered his concussion in preseason.

He enhanced that reputation by claiming the Golden Boot at this summer's Gold Cup, only for the rapid development to be halted by the injury that came as a surprise, even for Hernandez given he walked out of the Red Bull Arena the day before United's hammering of the MLS All-Stars not feeling too bad.

"It was a header but the ball moved a little bit and I didn't head it well," recalled Hernandez, who will be again reduced to the role of spectator for United's opening home league game against Tottenham this evening.

"I went back to the hotel and had dinner but I started feeling bad. I went to my room to rest but I had to call the doctor and they took me to hospital.

"I just need to look forward, get my confidence and start heading the ball again."