London, Aug 22 (ANI): Officials at Manchester United are planning a 10 million pound move for Mexico's Olympic star Hector Herrera.
Herrera, 22, was the inspiration behind Mexico's gold medal victory at this London Olympics, has been on United and Liverpool FC's radar over the last year.
Pachuca sporting director Andres Fassi claimed that they had had a fresh approach from United requesting permission to approach the starlet who is nicknamed 'Zorro'.
"There is an official interest. We have the document, but there's nothing else to add at this time," the Daily Mail quoted Fassi, as saying.
Herrera is currently recovering from an ankle injury, but United are reportedly viewing him as a decent replacement for former transfer target Lucas Moura, who moved to Paris St Germain, the paper said.
United, who have also gained a work permit for Chilean striker Angelo Henriquez, are also understood to be exploring the possibility of taking defender Phillipe Mexes on loan from AC Milan, it added. (ANI)
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