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Chelsea ready shock swoop for ex-Premier League striker: This is how much they have to pay
CHELSEA are reportedly preparing a surprise swoop for Javier Hernandez.
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The Mexican striker, who left Manchester United in the summer of 2015, has been a revelation since he joined Bayer Leverkusen.
He's scored 22 goals in 36 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
Reports earlier this month suggested Liverpool and Tottenham were weighing up prospective moves.
Javier Hernandez has been in fabulous form for Bayer Leverkusen
Antonio Conte is keen to do business for Chelsea in the January transfer window
Chelsea meanwhile, under Antonio Conte, are considering tweaking their squad, and it is understood a midfielder is wanted.
However, according to German paper Bild, Hernandez has emerged as a target for the Blues.
It is thought that the German would be willing to part company with Hernandez, providing an offer of £34million is tabled.
Diego Costa has been lethal for Chelsea this term
Chelsea have so far been lethal in front of goal this season, with Diego Costa leading the way with 13 Premier League strikes.
They will be hoping to continue to stamp their authority in the title race with victory against Stoke on New Year’s Eve (3pm).
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