10 Strikers Who Newcastle Should Sign Instead Of Charlie Austin
6. Javier Hernandez
Age: 27 Club: Manchester United Nationality: Mexican Estimated Market Value: £8 million League Apps (2014-15): 23 League Goals (2014-15): 7 Real Madrid did not keep Javier Hernandez after he spent a season on loan at the Bernabeu last season. Their loss is a gain for everyone else. Rafa Benitez does not require the Mexican's services but "Chicharito" would still do a job for most top teams in Europe. Louis van Gaal has left the door open for the player to prove his worth after Manchester United sold Robin van Perise and chose not sign Radamel Falcao. The striker scored 59 goals in 154 games for the Red Devils and has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur this week. Most Newcastle United fans will have witnessed what the player can do in the Premier League. He represents a clinical poacher with deadly accuracy and a fearless hunger that would be hugely appreciated on Tyneside. He has played at the highest level for the last five years and would be around £7 million cheaper than a man who played for Swindon Town just four years ago.
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