Liverpool Transfer News: Latest on Javier Hernandez and Gary Medel Rumours

Liverpool remain in the hunt for another striker, and a shock move for Manchester United's Javier Hernandez could be on the cards, per the latest rumours.

According to Suhayl Al-Sammari of Forza Italian Football, Portuguese newspaper A Bola is reporting that Liverpool are among the leaders in the race to sign Hernandez but are also facing competition from Juventus and Inter Milan.

Chicharito spent last season on loan at Real Madrid after manager Louis van Gaal deemed him surplus to requirements and looks likely to move this summer in search of regular football.

When benched for Real's Champions League semi-final clash with Juventus, Hernandez admitted he was not content to be used only as a super-sub. Per Joe Short of the Express, he told Spanish broadcaster TVE, "Look, a benched player is not a happy player."

Largely used as a sub and playing just a few minutes at a time, the 27-year-old scored eight goals and made four assists in all competitions.

As WhoScored.com notes, Hernandez maintained an excellent conversion rate in La Liga:

Real Madrid TV's Phil Kitromilides was full of praise for the Mexican in one of his rare starts:

The striker is a potent threat in the penalty area and comfortable joining in with buildup play.

Though Liverpool are more in need of a striker who can lead their line each week rather than just making an impact from the bench, Hernandez has shown on the international stage what he can do with a significant run of starts, scoring 40 goals for Mexico in 74 appearances.

Whether Reds fans would welcome a United player remains to be seen, but Hernandez could add to their strike power up front.

Reds Consider Gary Medel

According to Chilean outlet La Tercera (via Jon Harvey of Metro), Liverpool are "weighing up a move" for Gary Medel.

The Inter Milan midfielder started all six matches in Chile's successful Copa America campaign, and a potential move to Liverpool would likely tempt him.

With Geoffrey Kondogbia's arrival at Inter, Medel could find himself lower in the pecking order, should he remain in Italy.

This should not dissuade Liverpool from signing him, however.

As WhoScored.com illustrates, Medel is incredibly reliable in possession:

According to Squawka, Medel was Inter's second-highest performer in Serie A last season, maintaining a passing accuracy of 92 per cent and creating 28 chances for his team-mates.

He also won 59 tackles and 53 per cent of his headed duels and can competently fill in at centre-back as well as in midfield.

Though Medel is far from a replacement for Steven Gerrard, the Chilean Pitbull could make a strong option in midfield alongside James Milner and Jordan Henderson.

The 27-year-old has international pedigree, having made 80 appearances for Chile, as well as experience in La Liga and, more importantly, the Premier League from his time with Sevilla and Cardiff City.

While fans would likely prefer for the Reds to sign his younger team-mate Mateo Kovacic, Medel could represent yet another strong piece of business for Liverpool if acquired for the right price.

His experience, metronomic passing and bite make him well-suited to Premier League football, and Liverpool would benefit from his presence in midfield.