Wenger eyes Palermo teen target man Hernandez to give Arsenal some oomph

08 March 2010 11:40
Arsenal are tracking Palermo's imposing striker Abel Hernandez.[LNB]The 19-year-old Uruguayan rough diamond has impressed since joining the Sicilians from Penarol last year, scoring four in 16 Serie A appearances.[LNB]Hernandez played at the Under 20 World Cup in Egypt last year, scoring against eventual winners Ghana, and is a pacy, 6ft 1in forward.[LNB] In the pink: Hernandez (No 90) scores against Lazio, before celebrating (below)[LNB]He overcame fears of a heart condition before signing for Palermo 13 months ago and is already catching the attentions of bigger clubs.[LNB]The left-footer could be a long-term solution to Arsenal's lack of a target man, but Arsene Wenger is closing in on the summer Bosman signing of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh and also has Nicklas Bendtner at his disposal.[LNB] Wenger faces anxious wait on Fabregas ahead of showdown with PortoArsenal can win the Double! Arsene sets his sights on League and Euro gloryI'll be back, insists horror-injury victim Aaron Ramsey, who snubs ShawcrossArsenal 3 Burnley 1: Theo Walcott puts his England misery behind himARSENAL FC

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