Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to use Javier Hernandez in a swap for a Real Madrid star. The Daily Star says rather than contemplate a straight cash deal for the 24-year-old, Fergie is keen to see at least one of Madrid's stars move the other way in return.

United have previously been linked with defenders Raul Albiol and Raphael Varane, with the Premier League side also closely monitoring Sergio Ramos's current troubles with Jose Mourinho.

Fergie's dream target would be midfielder Kaka, after he aborted a bid for the Brazilian in the summer.