Hernandez joined Real Madrid on a season long loan in the summer and despite putting in impressive performances recently, Balague says “it’s not a priority” for Los Blancos to convert his deal into a permanent move.
Madrid recently asked United to allow them more time to consider whether they would want to sign Chicharito permanently, but they didn’t the clause to sign him permanently.
In that scenario, Hernandez is likely to return to United after the end of the season. The Mexican is considered surplus to requirements at Old Trafford and Louis van Gaal will be looking to sell him to the highest bidder.